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$649,949

For Sale - Active
61 Butterfield St, Lowell, MA 01854
7 Beds
2 Baths
3,414 Square Feet
0.11 Acres Lot
Built in 1915
For Sale - Active
2 Units
Checked: 21 hours ago
Updated: Aug 28, 2025 at 10:31PM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,751
Cap Rate
2.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-14.1%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.43
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-9.6%

Property Description


0.11 Acres Lot
Built in 1915
For Sale - Active
2 Units

Welcome to this charming and spacious two-family home offering over 3,000 sq. ft. of living space, lovingly maintained by the same owners for more than 40 years. This well cared for property features two distinct units: a 2-bedroom apartment and a 5-bedroom apartment, perfect for owner-occupancy, multi-generational living, or investment. Enjoy off-street parking and beautifully landscaped grounds adorned with perennial gardens, fruit trees, a grapevine, raspberry bushes, and blueberry bushes, a true outdoor oasis. Additional highlights include a storage shed, hardwood floors and fresh interior paint. Thoughtfully updated, this home is move in ready and awaiting its next chapter. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this rare and spacious property with endless possibilities! Join us on Saturday August 9th from 11-1pm at our Open House.

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Details: Paved, Off Street, On Street
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 2

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 7

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 13
  • # of Stories: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Siding (Alum/Vinyl)
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Material: Asphalt

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential Income
  • Land Use Subtype: Duplex

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: LOWEM:118B:925L:61
  • Lot Size: 4792 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Multi Family
  • Year Built: 1915

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $7,286

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Electric
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

  • County: Middlesex

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,751
Cap Rate
2.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-14.1%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.43
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-9.6%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$649,949
Amount financed:
-$519,959
Down payment:
$129,990
Closing costs:
$19,498
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$149,488
Square feet:
3,414
Cost per square foot:
$190
Monthly rent per square foot:
$0.82

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$519,959
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$3,076
Property tax:
$607
Insurance:
$196
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$3,879

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,800 $33,600
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$168 -$2,016
Operating income:
$2,632 $31,584

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (22%)
22%-$607-$7,286
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$196-$2,352
Property management: (8%)
8%-$224-$2,688
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$140-$1,680
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$140-$1,680
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (47%)
47%-$1,307-$15,686

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,325 $15,900
Mortgage payments:
-$3,076 -$36,912
Cash flow:
$1,751 $21,012