17 Putnam StSomervilleNJ08876



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeNot flashy, but dependably profitable, 17 Putnam St, Somerville, NJ, 08876 in Somerville is listed at $484,900 and delivers $3,820/mo in rent and $363/mo in net monthly cash flow. The 9.45% yield and 1.75 DSCR provide the underwriting comfort Ziffy Mortgage needs to approve a DSCR loan without W-2 or tax-return documentation. Projected 5% annual appreciation adds $133,969 over five years, and $4,466/yr in principal reduction supplements cash return. Total projected cumulative return: $209,329.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $363 | $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 | $3,820 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,263 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.17x |
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 1955
5,662 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 08876, Somerville, NJ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,183 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,170 (55.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,259 (38.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 754 ( 6.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $537,859 |
| Average Home Value | $581,425 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,180
Single Family
9,519
Multi-Family
661
Businesses
1,475



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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 1955
5,662 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 08876, Somerville, NJ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,183 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,170 (55.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,259 (38.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 754 ( 6.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $537,859 |
| Average Home Value | $581,425 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,180
Single Family
9,519
Multi-Family
661
Businesses
1,475
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Listed by: Geraldine Giles • Coldwell Banker Realty
Mls Name: GSMLS
Mls ID: #4010281








