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$1,695,000

For Sale - Active
5 Transit St, Boston, MA 02127
8 Beds
3 Baths
2,706 Square Feet
0.05 Acres Lot
Built in 1905
For Sale - Active
3 Units
Checked: 6 hours ago
Updated: May 13, 2025 at 08:56PM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$6,893
Cap Rate
1.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-21.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.22
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-16.5%

Property Description


0.05 Acres Lot
Built in 1905
For Sale - Active
3 Units

5 Transit St is a fully occupied three-family property for sale in South Boston, MA. This income-generating asset is steps from the Andrew Square Red Line Station, offering investors a rare opportunity to acquire a blue-chip property with excellent access to transportation routes into Boston, Cambridge, and key destinations to the south. In addition, 5 Transit St is located close to the 21-acre, master-planned On The Dot development — a transformative project consisting of 11 buildings and millions of square feet of commercial and residential space. Positioned in one of Boston’s strongest rental submarkets, South Boston, this three-family property presents an attractive covered-land play, offering potential for equity creation, and appreciation, alongside the potential redevelopment of the Andrew Square Bus and Train Terminal. 5 Transit St currently generates monthly income of $9,250 and is being offered for sale alongside the neighboring property at 7 Transit St.

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Details: Paved, Other
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 8

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 3
  • # of Baths (Total): 3.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 17
  • # of Stories: 6
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Siding (Alum/Vinyl)
  • Roof Type: Flat
  • Roof Material: Rubber

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential Income
  • Land Use Subtype: Triplex

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: SBOSW:07P:00076S:000
  • Lot Size: 1971 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Triplex
  • Year Built: 1905

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $17,933

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public

Location

  • County: Suffolk

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$6,893
Cap Rate
1.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-21.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.22
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-16.5%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$1,695,000
Amount financed:
-$1,356,000
Down payment:
$339,000
Closing costs:
$50,850
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$389,850
Square feet:
2,706
Cost per square foot:
$626
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.85

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$1,356,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.810%
Principal & interest:
$8,849
Property tax:
$1,494
Insurance:
$350
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$10,693

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$5,000 $60,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$300 -$3,600
Operating income:
$4,700 $56,400

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (30%)
30%-$1,494-$17,933
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$350-$4,200
Property management: (8%)
8%-$400-$4,800
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$250-$3,000
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$250-$3,000
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (55%)
55%-$2,744-$32,933

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,956 $23,472
Mortgage payments:
-$8,849 -$106,188
Cash flow:
$6,893 $82,716