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$699,000

For Sale - Active
72 Clapboard Rd, Bridgewater, CT 06752
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,412 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1896
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 18 hours ago
Updated: Aug 19, 2025 at 10:13AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,074
Cap Rate
3.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-8.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.68
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-3.8%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1896
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Perfection - in full bloom, in the heart of Bridgewater. The wondrous gardens and grounds are first to capture you. Each step beyond reveals additional features & details which make this home such a rare find. A notable charm throughout compliments a floor plan as smart as it is sweet, one that works as well today as ever. There is a delightful country kitchen with bay-windowed breakfast/dining nook; ample cabinets, island and great natural light - a joyful space to cook, bake and unwind with a view upon a most peaceful landscape. A versatile formal DR & LR each open to an iconic covered front porch and picket-fenced yard, and a small garden path decorated by nature. A modern FR with FPL and built-ins features an atrium door access to an oversized back deck and lovely private retreat. The main level also includes a beautiful Primary BR with built-in wardrobe. walk-in closet and adjacent full bath; and it looks out upon a park-like side yard. Upstairs are 3 cheerful BRs and bath and walk-in attic space for storage, expansion. Wainscoting, pocket doors, wood floors, built- ins accent throughout. The incomparable setting includes 2 car detached garage and a she/he /garden shed or studio. There's a newer boiler, mechanicals, exterior paint, roof, and basement workshop space. All this just a short walk to the Village Center, store, post office, Bistro, town hall library and fairgrounds and recreation center. A singular opportunity.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Garage
  • Details: Paved, Garage Door Opener, Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 6

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 8
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof Material: Asphalt

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: BRIDM:38B:38
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Year Built: 1896

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $5,489

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Well
  • Heating: Oil, Baseboard, Zoned
  • Cooling: None

Location

  • County: Litchfield

Listing Details


Listed by:
Carole Sansone
William Raveis Real Estate
(203) 770-1093

Source:
SmartMLS
MLS#: 24090304
SmartMLS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,074
Cap Rate
3.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-8.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.68
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-3.8%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$699,000
Amount financed:
-$559,200
Down payment:
$139,800
Closing costs:
$20,970
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$160,770
Square feet:
2,412
Cost per square foot:
$290
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.62

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$559,200
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$3,308
Property tax:
$457
Insurance:
$273
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$4,038

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$3,900 $46,800
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$234 -$2,808
Operating income:
$3,666 $43,992

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (12%)
12%-$457-$5,489
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$273-$3,276
Property management: (8%)
8%-$312-$3,744
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$195-$2,340
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$195-$2,340
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (37%)
37%-$1,432-$17,189

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$2,234 $26,808
Mortgage payments:
-$3,308 -$39,696
Cash flow:
$1,074 $12,888