1407 W Ostend StBaltimoreMD21223

INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 1407 W Ostend St, Baltimore, MD, 21223 in Baltimore is capital appreciation. Rental yield 1.57%. The 1.57% gross yield at $1,430,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $395,083 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.29) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $90,459.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(7,024) | $850 |
City averages based on Baltimore market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,870 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,325 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.22x |
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 1898
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 21223, Baltimore, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,976 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,644 (24.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,226 (47.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,106 (28.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $133,065 |
| Average Home Value | $205,327 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,996
Single Family
7,426
Multi-Family
1,570
Businesses
854



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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 1898
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 21223, Baltimore, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,976 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,644 (24.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,226 (47.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,106 (28.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $133,065 |
| Average Home Value | $205,327 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,996
Single Family
7,426
Multi-Family
1,570
Businesses
854
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