14 Joy St #1BostonMA02114
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 14 Joy St #1, Boston, MA, 02114 in Boston worth study. Rental yield 5.01%. The 5.01% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $835,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $230,695 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $3,485/mo partially offsets the $3,755/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.93 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $202,648.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,778) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Boston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,485 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,931 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.71x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1860
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02114, Boston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,898 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,846 (16.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,855 (72.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,197 (11.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,194,444 |
| Average Home Value | $1,273,178 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,381
Single Family
557
Multi-Family
9,824
Businesses
1,040
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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
Townhouse
Built in 1860
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02114, Boston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,898 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,846 (16.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,855 (72.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,197 (11.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,194,444 |
| Average Home Value | $1,273,178 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,381
Single Family
557
Multi-Family
9,824
Businesses
1,040
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Maureen O'Hara • Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73423177