Investment Analysis — 23 Maple St

Chester, MA 01011

Based on HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for Amherst Town-Northampton, MA MSA, a 2-bedroom in 01011 carries an estimated $1,510/mo in gross rent — about a 4.69% cap rate and $10,560/yr in estimated NOI at the $225,000 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.

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Beds

Baths

SqFt

1,652

Style

Single Family

Built

1870

Welcome home to your little slice of a rural countryside community. This property is situated on the west branch of the Westfield River in a quiet but convenient location. Enjoy your coffee on the porch and get lost in the sounds of nature. Inside you will find an open floor plan, a newer primary first floor bedroom, and three rooms upstairs with closets. This home is a hidden gem with tons of potential. Book your showing and bring your vision. Water heater purchased in 2021. Roof on addition was put on this year APO. Roof on main part of house is about 12 years old. 500 gal propane tank is owned. Buyer to do due diligence. Sale is contingent on resolving prior contract. Property appraised for 239k.

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: 826 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,652 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 19,166 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 MLS and other third-party data may be inaccurate or out of date.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.