157 Princeton St FLOOR 1BostonMA02128
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 157 Princeton St FLOOR 1, Boston, MA, 02128 in Boston worth study. Rental yield 3.27%. The 3.27% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $929,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $256,666 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $2,530/mo partially offsets the $4,177/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.61 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $138,763.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,326) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Boston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,530 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,486 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.46x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1900
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02128, Boston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,400 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,756 (24.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,784 (65.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,860 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $766,192 |
| Average Home Value | $826,123 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,476
Single Family
8,803
Multi-Family
8,673
Businesses
1,148
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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
Condo
Built in 1900
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02128, Boston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,400 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,756 (24.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,784 (65.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,860 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $766,192 |
| Average Home Value | $826,123 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,476
Single Family
8,803
Multi-Family
8,673
Businesses
1,148
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Ethan Forrest • The Aland Realty Group LLC
Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73388492