138 North StSomervilleMA02144
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestors who prioritise long-run asset value over immediate income should consider 138 North St, Somerville, MA, 02144 in Somerville. Rental yield 3.38%. At $1,330,000 with 3.38% gross yield, current distributions are modest, but the 5% appreciation rate projects $367,454 in new equity by year five, complemented by $12,249/yr in principal paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.63) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without W-2s or domestic credit. Total projected five-year cumulative return: $206,553.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,636) | $1,300 |
City averages based on Somerville market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,746 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,854 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.48x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1920
3,429 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02144, Somerville, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,741 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,787 (32.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,416 (63.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 538 ( 4.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,132,714 |
| Average Home Value | $1,216,709 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,584
Single Family
7,809
Multi-Family
2,775
Businesses
616
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1920
3,429 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02144, Somerville, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,741 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,787 (32.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,416 (63.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 538 ( 4.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,132,714 |
| Average Home Value | $1,216,709 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,584
Single Family
7,809
Multi-Family
2,775
Businesses
616
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73487254