Investment Analysis — 18 Main St

Chelmsford, MA 01863

Based on HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for Lowell, MA HUD Metro FMR Area, a 4-bedroom in 01863 carries an estimated $2,950/mo in gross rent — about a 3.37% cap rate and $19,574/yr in estimated NOI at the $580,000 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.

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Beds

Baths

SqFt

2,102

Style

Single Family

Built

1953

CHELMSFORD OPPORTUNITY! Here's your chance to buy a solid, well-built home in a great Chelmsford neighborhood AND at a fantastic price point! It's ready to move in, and has a very flexible layout that will adapt to your needs and lifestyle....there are as many as 5 bedrooms, or adapt the space to your needs... home offices, craft room, guest room... so many possibilities! You enter into a delightful year round sun room loaded with windows.... this area is big enough to serve as both a sitting area and a mudroom / entry way. The welcoming window seat across one end is sure to be a relaxing spot and it also provides tons of storage. There's a large eat-in kitchen and adjacent is the sunny living room with a picture window and custom "picture frame" hardwood flooring. Also on the main floor is a dining room with hardwood floors, a full bath, and bonus room that would make a great home office. The basement has a front-to-back family room, and plenty of space for storage and a workshop. The charming custom open staircase leads up to 3 good-sized bedrooms and another full bath. The huge front-to-back main bedroom has 2 large closets. The yard is a delight with tons of open, flat space and a view of woodlands in the rear. Two sheds provide plenty of storage. Here's a solid home in a great location where you can be sure that as you add your updates and personal touches you will be creating your dream home AND building fast equity. Make a visit today!

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 2,102 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 19,972 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Estimates — not financial advice

These figures are illustrative estimates for informational purposes only — not an appraisal, valuation, or guarantee of rent, income, or returns, and not financial, tax, or investment advice. Rent is either the figure reported on the MLS listing — in-place rent that may differ from market and is not verified against the actual leases — or, where the listing reports none, an estimate from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, a government benchmark that may differ from actual market rent. Each figure is labelled with its source. Cap rate, NOI, and returns depend on the assumptions shown, which you can change. MLS and other third-party data may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify all figures independently and consult your own financial, tax, and legal advisors before making any investment decision.