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$2,200,000

For Sale - Active
819 E 4th St, Boston, MA 02127
9 Beds
3 Baths
4,442 Square Feet
0.07 Acres Lot
Built in 1885
For Sale - Active
3 Units
Checked: 4 hours ago
Updated: Jun 13, 2025 at 03:12AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$8,417
Cap Rate
1.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-20.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.19
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-15.3%

Property Description


0.07 Acres Lot
Built in 1885
For Sale - Active
3 Units

Rare opportunity in South Boston’s coveted City Point. Stately and oversized, 819 E 4th Street is a well-maintained 3-family offering scale, flexibility, and major value-add upside—ideal for investors, condo converters, or those seeking a legacy buy-and-hold property. Just blocks from M Street Beach, Castle Island, and East Broadway, this ~4,500 sq ft property includes three full-floor residences, each with 3–4 beds, large living/dining areas, eat-in kitchens, private rear decks, and a spacious backyard. Units 2 and 3 offer dedicated offices, and a full basement adds storage or expansion potential. Zoning may allow for a fourth unit or condo conversion (buyer to verify). Reimagine as three 5-bed, 2-bath luxury units with projected gross rents of ~$24K/month and a potential 8% cap rate. Close to MBTA (7, 9, 10), Seaport, hospitals, and downtown. Full pro forma available—don’t miss this high-ROI opportunity in one of Boston’s strongest rental markets.

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Details: On Street
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 9

Bathroom Information

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

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 22
  • # of Stories: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Walk-Out Access, Concrete, Unfinished

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Siding (Alum/Vinyl)
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Roof Type: Flat
  • Roof Material: Rubber

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: SBOSW:06P:04213S:000
  • Lot Size: 3088 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Triplex
  • Year Built: 1885

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $18,304

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Baseboard

Location

  • County: Suffolk

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$8,417
Cap Rate
1.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-20.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.19
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-15.3%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$2,200,000
Amount financed:
-$1,760,000
Down payment:
$440,000
Closing costs:
$66,000
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$506,000
Square feet:
4,442
Cost per square foot:
$495
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.15

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$1,760,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$10,411
Property tax:
$1,525
Insurance:
$357
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$12,293

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$5,100 $61,200
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$306 -$3,672
Operating income:
$4,794 $57,528

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (30%)
30%-$1,525-$18,304
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$357-$4,284
Property management: (8%)
8%-$408-$4,896
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$255-$3,060
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$255-$3,060
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (55%)
55%-$2,800-$33,604

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,994 $23,928
Mortgage payments:
-$10,411 -$124,932
Cash flow:
$8,417 $101,004