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$1,795,000

For Sale - Active
88 Pearl St, Somerville, MA 02145
6 Beds
4 Baths
2,416 Square Feet
0.08 Acres Lot
Built in 1890
For Sale - Active
3 Units
Checked: 4 hours ago
Updated: Jun 22, 2025 at 03:14AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$7,926
Cap Rate
1.0%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-23.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.15
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-18.2%

Property Description


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

Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated 3-family home in the vibrant heart of East Somerville. Unbeatable location! just minutes from I-93 for a quick commute into Boston, and close to Assembly Row, shopping centers, the new Union Square Green Line T Station, and Sullivan Square on the Orange Line. This turn-key property features comprehensive updates throughout, including modern plumbing and electrical, stainless steel appliances, efficient tankless heating systems in each unit, and newer windows. Additional highlights include individual circuit breakers, bamboo flooring, ceramic tile, coin-operated laundry, granite kitchen countertops, newer modern windows, and off-street tandem parking for 3+ vehicles. Whether you're expanding your portfolio or seeking a high-quality, low-maintenance asset, this property delivers. Perfect for owner-occupants—live in one unit and rent the others.

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Location


Property Details


Parking

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

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 6

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 3
  • # of Baths (Total): 4.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 14
  • # of Stories: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Partially Finished, Concrete

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Siding (Alum/Vinyl)
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof Type: Mansard
  • Roof Material: Shingle

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: SOMEM:104B:CL:14
  • Lot Size: 3400 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Triplex
  • Year Built: 1890

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $11,637

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard

Location

  • County: Middlesex

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$7,926
Cap Rate
1.0%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-23.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.15
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-18.2%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$1,795,000
Amount financed:
-$1,436,000
Down payment:
$359,000
Closing costs:
$53,850
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$412,850
Square feet:
2,416
Cost per square foot:
$743
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.45

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$1,436,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.810%
Principal & interest:
$9,371
Property tax:
$970
Insurance:
$245
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$10,586

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: (28%)
28%-$970-$11,637
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: (53%)
53%-$1,845-$22,137

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,445 $17,340
Mortgage payments:
-$9,371 -$112,452
Cash flow:
$7,926 $95,112