147 Lexington St #2BelmontMA02478
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 147 Lexington St #2, Belmont, MA, 02478 in Belmont the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 2.76%. The 2.76% gross yield on a $1,599,000 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $441,774 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (0.51) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $187,198.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.8% | 5.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(6,535) | $850 |
City averages based on Belmont market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,683 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $9,582 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.38x |
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 2024
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$140 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02478, Belmont, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,856 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,320 (58.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,883 (35.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 653 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,215,863 |
| Average Home Value | $1,284,804 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,173
Single Family
9,309
Multi-Family
864
Businesses
844
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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 2024
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$140 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02478, Belmont, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,856 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,320 (58.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,883 (35.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 653 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,215,863 |
| Average Home Value | $1,284,804 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,173
Single Family
9,309
Multi-Family
864
Businesses
844
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices