158 Church St UNIT 158WalthamMA02452
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 158 Church St UNIT 158, Waltham, MA, 02452 in Waltham offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 6.16%. DSCR 1.14 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $151,817 in additional property value over five years, with $5,061/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $167,277.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(643) | $1,200 |
City averages based on Waltham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,820 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,245 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.87x |
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 1977
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02452, Waltham, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,229 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,813 (53.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,140 (40.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 276 ( 5.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $834,778 |
| Average Home Value | $895,757 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,369
Single Family
3,522
Multi-Family
1,847
Businesses
411
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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 1977
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02452, Waltham, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,229 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,813 (53.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,140 (40.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 276 ( 5.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $834,778 |
| Average Home Value | $895,757 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,369
Single Family
3,522
Multi-Family
1,847
Businesses
411
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Susan Hardy • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73432577