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$1,600,000

For Sale - Active
77 Bailey St, Boston, MA 02124
7 Beds
3 Baths
3,416 Square Feet
0.21 Acres Lot
Built in 1890
For Sale - Active
3 Units
Checked: 4 days ago
Updated: Sep 12, 2025 at 10:21AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$6,053
Cap Rate
1.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-19.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.20
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-15.1%

Property Description


0.21 Acres Lot
Built in 1890
For Sale - Active
3 Units

Rare opportunity in Dorchester just steps from Ashmont Station! This fully occupied triple-decker offers immediate rental income while providing tremendous development upside with ZBA-approved plans to construct 12 new condominium units. Investors and developers alike will appreciate acquiring a property with approvals already in place, saving valuable time and resources. The location is ideal, with easy access to the Red Line, neighborhood restaurants and shops, and a short commute to Downtown Boston and major highways. Whether you hold as a stable income-producing asset or move forward with the redevelopment, 77 Bailey Street represents one of the best values in today’s market at just $133K per approved unit.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Details: Paved
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 3

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 7

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 3
  • # of Baths (Total): 3.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 12
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Dirt Floor

Exterior Features

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

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential Income
  • Land Use Subtype: Triplex

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: DORCW:17P:04525S:000
  • Lot Size: 9225 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Triplex
  • Year Built: 1890

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $10,747

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public

Location

  • County: Suffolk

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$6,053
Cap Rate
1.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-19.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.20
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-15.1%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$1,600,000
Amount financed:
-$1,280,000
Down payment:
$320,000
Closing costs:
$48,000
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$368,000
Square feet:
3,416
Cost per square foot:
$468
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.02

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$1,280,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$7,572
Property tax:
$896
Insurance:
$245
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$8,713

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$3,500 $42,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$210 -$2,520
Operating income:
$3,290 $39,480

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (26%)
26%-$896-$10,747
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$245-$2,940
Property management: (8%)
8%-$280-$3,360
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$175-$2,100
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$175-$2,100
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (51%)
51%-$1,771-$21,247

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,519 $18,228
Mortgage payments:
-$7,572 -$90,864
Cash flow:
-$6,053 -$72,636