148 Eastern AvenueSaint JohnsburyVT05819
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 148 Eastern Avenue, Saint Johnsbury, VT, 05819 in Saint Johnsbury is narrow, $100/mo net on $1,896/mo rent after the $1,214/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $270,000 with a 8.43% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($74,596 over five years) and $2,487/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.56 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $109,385.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $100 | $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 | $1,896 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,689 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.12x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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 1900
2,178 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 05819, Saint Johnsbury, VT area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,452 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,561 (57.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,373 (30.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 518 (11.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $215,087 |
| Average Home Value | $252,394 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,780
Single Family
3,588
Multi-Family
192
Businesses
594
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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 1900
2,178 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 05819, Saint Johnsbury, VT area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,452 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,561 (57.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,373 (30.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 518 (11.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $215,087 |
| Average Home Value | $252,394 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,780
Single Family
3,588
Multi-Family
192
Businesses
594
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Tina Leblond • Big Bear Real Estate
Mls Name: PrimeMLS
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Mls ID: #5044889
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