17 Birch AveHoldenMA01520



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who value predictability will appreciate 17 Birch Ave, Holden, MA, 01520 in Holden. At $498,000 it earns $3,992/mo in rent and distributes $854/mo to the owner after the $2,239/mo payment, a consistent 9.62% yield. DSCR 1.78 clears Ziffy Mortgage's income-only underwriting standard. Over five years, 5% annual appreciation adds $137,588 in value; $4,587/yr in principal paydown compounds ownership stake. Total projected return: $244,014.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $854 | $1,200 |
City averages based on Holden market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,992 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,941 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.36x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1929
0.28 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 01520, Holden, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,273 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,383 (85.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 770 (12.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 120 ( 1.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $577,093 |
| Average Home Value | $591,793 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,086
Single Family
5,642
Multi-Family
444
Businesses
381



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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


Single Family
Built in 1929
0.28 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 01520, Holden, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,273 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,383 (85.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 770 (12.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 120 ( 1.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $577,093 |
| Average Home Value | $591,793 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,086
Single Family
5,642
Multi-Family
444
Businesses
381
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Listed by: Michaela Hillier • Castinetti Realty Group
Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73405545








