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$1,649,000

For Sale - Active
581 California St, Newton, MA 02460
5 Beds
4 Baths
3,670 Square Feet
0.23 Acres Lot
Built in 1952
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 19 hours ago
Updated: Sep 06, 2025 at 10:20AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$3,976
Cap Rate
2.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-12.6%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.49
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-8.2%

Property Description


0.23 Acres Lot
Built in 1952
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

This 5 bedroom 3.5 bath single family spans 3670sqft over 4 levels of living space. The freshly renovated kitchen flows perfectly into your open concept living and dining room while the upstairs levels encompass oversized bedrooms and even a bonus room perfect for working from home. The half bathroom and 2nd level bathroom have both been tastefully renovated and laundry is on this level for added convenience. The lowest level of the home is a finished basement with in law suite. Driveways on both sides of the home allows for plenty of room for hosting.The yard is truly a one of a kind oasis ready for a new owners touch!

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Details: Off Street, Paved
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 5

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 5

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 3
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 4.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 9
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Siding (Alum/Vinyl)
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof Type: Hip

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: NEWTS:21B:019L:0001A
  • Lot Size: 10201 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1952

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $13,684

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Middlesex

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$3,976
Cap Rate
2.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-12.6%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.49
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-8.2%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$1,649,000
Amount financed:
-$1,319,200
Down payment:
$329,800
Closing costs:
$49,470
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$379,270
Square feet:
3,670
Cost per square foot:
$449
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.96

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$1,319,200
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$7,804
Property tax:
$1,140
Insurance:
$504
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$9,448

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$7,200 $86,400
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$432 -$5,184
Operating income:
$6,768 $81,216

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (16%)
16%-$1,140-$13,684
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$504-$6,048
Property management: (8%)
8%-$576-$6,912
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$360-$4,320
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$360-$4,320
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (41%)
41%-$2,940-$35,284

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$3,828 $45,936
Mortgage payments:
-$7,804 -$93,648
Cash flow:
$3,976 $47,712