135 Union AveMaplewoodNJ07040
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestors who prioritise long-run asset value over immediate income should consider 135 Union Ave, Maplewood, NJ, 07040 in Maplewood. Rental yield 4.11%. At $1,099,000 with 4.11% gross yield, current distributions are modest, but the 5% appreciation rate projects $303,633 in new equity by year five, complemented by $10,122/yr in principal paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.76) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without W-2s or domestic credit. Total projected five-year cumulative return: $159,331.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,069) | $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 | $3,764 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,396 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.51x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1922
7,840 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 07040, Maplewood, NJ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,229 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,759 (73.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,142 (23.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 328 ( 3.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $744,270 |
| Average Home Value | $787,208 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,038
Single Family
7,357
Multi-Family
1,681
Businesses
879
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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
Single Family
Built in 1922
7,840 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 07040, Maplewood, NJ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,229 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,759 (73.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,142 (23.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 328 ( 3.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $744,270 |
| Average Home Value | $787,208 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,038
Single Family
7,357
Multi-Family
1,681
Businesses
879
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Peter Decicco • Compass New Jersey, Llc
Mls Name: GSMLS
Mls ID: #4006224