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$2,295,000

For Sale - Active
7 Garden Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
5 Beds
5 Baths
4,655 Square Feet
0.46 Acres Lot
Built in 1985
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 14 hours ago
Updated: Aug 31, 2025 at 10:16AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$7,706
Cap Rate
1.6%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-17.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.29
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-12.9%

Property Description


0.46 Acres Lot
Built in 1985
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Situated in coveted Wellesley Farms/Cliff Estates, this renovated, energy-efficient home sits back from the street with new sound-proof windows and 2024 systems. Airy kitchen with soaring ceiling connects seamlessly to the family and dining rooms, perfect for gatherings. The great room features custom built-ins and a wood-burning fireplace; the first floor also includes a chic powder room and a flexible office/5th bedroom. Upstairs, the luxe primary suite offers a dual-head shower, freestanding tub, heated bidet, and walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms are served by two full baths (one en-suite). The lower level has a separate entrance via the 2-car epoxy-floored garage, plus mudroom, playroom, gym/au pair room, and a full bath. Outdoors, side and back decks step to a flat yard. Prime convenience: 0.3 mi to Wellesley Hills Commuter Rail, less than 5 min drive to award winning Wellesley schools (Sprague Elementary/WMS/WHS), 0.2 mi to Route 9, easy Mass Pike access.

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Details: Paved, Attached, Off Street, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 6

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 5

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 4
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 5.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 9
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Finished, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Siding (Alum/Vinyl)
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof Material: Shingle

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: WELLM:074R:046S:D
  • Lot Size: 20241 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1985

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $19,275

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Electric, Propane
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Norfolk

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$7,706
Cap Rate
1.6%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-17.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.29
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-12.9%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$2,295,000
Amount financed:
-$1,836,000
Down payment:
$459,000
Closing costs:
$68,850
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$527,850
Square feet:
4,655
Cost per square foot:
$493
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.48

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$1,836,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$10,861
Property tax:
$1,606
Insurance:
$483
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$12,950

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$6,900 $82,800
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$414 -$4,968
Operating income:
$6,486 $77,832

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (23%)
23%-$1,606-$19,275
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$483-$5,796
Property management: (8%)
8%-$552-$6,624
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$345-$4,140
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$345-$4,140
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (48%)
48%-$3,331-$39,975

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$3,155 $37,860
Mortgage payments:
-$10,861 -$130,332
Cash flow:
$7,706 $92,472