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$285,000

For Sale - Active
8 Franklin St Unit 18, Marblehead, MA 01945
1 Bed
1 Bath
397 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1900
For Sale - Active
22 Units
Checked: 9 hours ago
Updated: Aug 26, 2025 at 10:17AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$448
Cap Rate
3.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-8.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.67
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-3.9%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1900
For Sale - Active
22 Units

Welcome to quaint coastal living, your new home-sweet-home or perfect pied-à-terre, in Marblehead. Cute and efficient, this well-designed studio condo offers quality finishes, an open floor plan, and lots of storage. Every bit of space has been maximized: you'll find custom cabinetry in the kitchen, built-in bookshelves and storage cabinets in the living space, a custom cabinet in the bathroom, plus two large closets. Kitchen has full-sized stove, microwave, granite countertops, 6.5 cu ft fridge, tile backsplash and custom wood cabinetry. Living space includes a fireplace with brick hearth and sleeper sofa. Tiled bath has a full tub, and built-in storage. In-unit laundry, tile flooring and recessed lighting, plus wall-A/C to keep cool. Owner is happy to deliver the unit with furnishings if desired. Heat and hot water included in condo fee. This low-maintenance gem is available just in time for summer!

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Assigned
  • Details: Off Street, Assigned
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 1

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 1

Bathroom Information

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

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood Siding
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Material: Shingle

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $305/monthly

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: MARBM:0169B:0045L:18
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1900

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $2,085

Utilities

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

Location

  • County: Essex

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$448
Cap Rate
3.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-8.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.67
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-3.9%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$285,000
Amount financed:
-$228,000
Down payment:
$57,000
Closing costs:
$8,550
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$65,550
Square feet:
397
Cost per square foot:
$718
Monthly rent per square foot:
$5.04

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$228,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$1,349
Property tax:
$174
Insurance:
$140
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$1,663

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,000 $24,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$120 -$1,440
Operating income:
$1,880 $22,560

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (9%)
9%-$174-$2,085
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$140-$1,680
Property management: (8%)
8%-$160-$1,920
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$100-$1,200
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$100-$1,200
HOA fees: (15%)
15%-$305-$3,660
Total operating expenses: (49%)
49%-$979-$11,745

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$901 $10,812
Mortgage payments:
-$1,349 -$16,188
Cash flow:
$448 $5,376