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$299,000

Sold
79 Walnut St Apt 3, Newton, MA 02460
0 Beds
1 Bath
332 Square Feet
1.73 Acres Lot
Built in 1970
Sold
999 Units
Checked: 17 hours ago
Updated: Oct 16, 2025 at 10:08AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$743
Cap Rate
2.7%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-13.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.47
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-8.5%

Property Description


1.73 Acres Lot
Built in 1970
Sold
999 Units

Charming studio condo in the heart of Newtonville, perfect for commuters or anyone seeking low-maintenance living in a prime location. The unit offers a spacious living area with a double closet and wall-to-wall carpet. The kitchen includes a range, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator. Heat and hot water are covered in the monthly condo fee. Assigned parking space #P is included, with guest parking and an option to rent an additional space for $40/month. Building amenities include common laundry and bike storage. Boiler upgrade planned coming out of reserve account. Located near the Newtonville commuter rail and buses, with easy access to Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Shaw's, CVS, cafes, shops, parks, schools, and libraries. Quick access to the Mass Pike and I-95 makes this a great option for getting around Greater Boston.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Details: Assigned, Guest
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 1

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 0

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 1.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 2
  • # of Stories: 1
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Brick
  • Roof Type: Hip
  • Roof Material: Shingle

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $342/monthly

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Condominium Unit

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: NEWTS:21B:024L:0016N
  • Lot Size: 75188 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1970

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $1,913

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Location

  • County: Middlesex

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$743
Cap Rate
2.7%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-13.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.47
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-8.5%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$299,000
Amount financed:
-$239,200
Down payment:
$59,800
Closing costs:
$8,970
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$68,770
Square feet:
332
Cost per square foot:
$901
Monthly rent per square foot:
$5.12

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$239,200
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$1,415
Property tax:
$159
Insurance:
$119
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$1,693

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$1,700 $20,400
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$102 -$1,224
Operating income:
$1,598 $19,176

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (9%)
9%-$159-$1,913
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$119-$1,428
Property management: (8%)
8%-$136-$1,632
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$85-$1,020
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$85-$1,020
HOA fees: (20%)
20%-$342-$4,104
Total operating expenses: (54%)
54%-$926-$11,117

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$672 $8,064
Mortgage payments:
-$1,415 -$16,980
Cash flow:
-$743 -$8,916