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$749,000

For Sale - Active
53 Green St, Portsmouth, RI 02871
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,282 Square Feet
0.15 Acres Lot
Built in 1928
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 5 days ago
Updated: Oct 07, 2025 at 10:02AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$2,130
Cap Rate
2.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-14.8%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.40
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-10.4%

Property Description


0.15 Acres Lot
Built in 1928
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

First built as a summer cottage in 1928, 53 Green Street on Blue Bell Cove in Portsmouth has been home to the current owners since 1974. This 6,500 sq ft lot, looks out over the water with 61 ft of waterfront and direct access to the shore. The cottage is two stories with 3 bedrooms and 1 and ½ baths, living room, dining room, eat in kitchen/great room and is approx. 1282 sq ft. With vintage charm remaining, many of the mechanics have been updated including septic, oil tank and most windows. Time for the new owners to come in and make it their own cottage on the water. For more info, please see RI MLS 1391076

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Details: Off Street
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 2

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 1
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 7
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Material: Shingle

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: PORTM:020B:0169
  • Lot Size: 6500 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Cottage
  • Year Built: 1928

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $9,530

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Other
  • Cooling: None

Location

  • County: Newport

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$2,130
Cap Rate
2.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-14.8%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.40
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-10.4%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$749,000
Amount financed:
-$599,200
Down payment:
$149,800
Closing costs:
$22,470
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$172,270
Square feet:
1,282
Cost per square foot:
$584
Monthly rent per square foot:
$2.50

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$599,200
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$3,544
Property tax:
$794
Insurance:
$224
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$4,562

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$3,200 $38,400
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$192 -$2,304
Operating income:
$3,008 $36,096

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (25%)
25%-$794-$9,530
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$224-$2,688
Property management: (8%)
8%-$256-$3,072
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$160-$1,920
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$160-$1,920
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (50%)
50%-$1,594-$19,130

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,414 $16,968
Mortgage payments:
-$3,544 -$42,528
Cash flow:
-$2,130 -$25,560