1650 Commonwealth Ave UNIT 202BrightonMA02135
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play1650 Commonwealth Ave UNIT 202, Brighton, MA, 02135 in Brighton is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 5.96%. At $715,000 with a 5.96% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $197,541 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.10) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $173,431.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,566) | $1,300 |
City averages based on Brighton market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,550 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,831 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.73x |
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 2018
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$609 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02135, Brighton, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 23,602 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,576 (19.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 17,332 (73.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,694 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $758,056 |
| Average Home Value | $799,045 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,145
Single Family
7,348
Multi-Family
15,797
Businesses
904
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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 2018
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$609 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02135, Brighton, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 23,602 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,576 (19.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 17,332 (73.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,694 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $758,056 |
| Average Home Value | $799,045 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,145
Single Family
7,348
Multi-Family
15,797
Businesses
904
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Elsa Liu • Realty ONE Group Cosmopolitan
Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73334443
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