1161 Commonwealth Ave APT 1AllstonMA02134



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderThere's a case for owning boring assets in strong markets. Rental yield 7.04%. It won't spike overnight, but it will produce quarter after quarter of U.S. dollar income with long-run appreciation. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan removes U.S. income documentation barriers for non-residents. Five-year appreciation of $114,657 and $3,822/yr in equity build project total return of $145,959.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(181) | $1,200 |
City averages based on Allston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,435 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,451 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.99x |
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 1920
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02134, Allston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,236 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,238 (11.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,202 (81.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 796 ( 7.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $686,040 |
| Average Home Value | $763,341 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,368
Single Family
2,497
Multi-Family
7,871
Businesses
687



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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 1920
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02134, Allston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,236 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,238 (11.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,202 (81.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 796 ( 7.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $686,040 |
| Average Home Value | $763,341 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,368
Single Family
2,497
Multi-Family
7,871
Businesses
687
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Listed by: Ann Cohen • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73417003








