1151 Walnut St #307Newton HighlandsMA02461
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 1151 Walnut St #307, Newton Highlands, MA, 02461 in Newton Highlands worth study. Rental yield 3.73%. The 3.73% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $1,300,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $359,166 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $4,036/mo partially offsets the $5,846/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.69 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $226,030.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.7% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,609) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,036 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,676 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.53x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, book time with your loan officer →
Estimates assume 6.0% rate / 30-yr fixed, 30% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Condo
Built in 2026
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02461, Newton Highlands, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,630 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,827 (69.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 676 (25.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 127 ( 4.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,330,029 |
| Average Home Value | $1,391,180 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,796
Single Family
2,414
Multi-Family
382
Businesses
352
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Ziffy AI Summary
A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |
- Attractive rent-to-price ratio for income stability
- Good fit for DSCR financing with healthy coverage
Condo
Built in 2026
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02461, Newton Highlands, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,630 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,827 (69.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 676 (25.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 127 ( 4.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,330,029 |
| Average Home Value | $1,391,180 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,796
Single Family
2,414
Multi-Family
382
Businesses
352
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73490845