170 Commercial St APT 4BostonMA02109
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 170 Commercial St APT 4, Boston, MA, 02109 in Boston offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 6.71%. DSCR 1.24 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $262,467 in additional property value over five years, with $8,750/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $317,103.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.7% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(678) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Boston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,310 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,610 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.95x |
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 1875
1,066 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02109, Boston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,532 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 742 (29.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,417 (56.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 373 (14.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,147,541 |
| Average Home Value | $1,303,895 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,407
Single Family
190
Multi-Family
2,217
Businesses
1,231
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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 1875
1,066 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02109, Boston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,532 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 742 (29.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,417 (56.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 373 (14.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,147,541 |
| Average Home Value | $1,303,895 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,407
Single Family
190
Multi-Family
2,217
Businesses
1,231
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Sprogis Neale Doherty Team • Sprogis & Neale Real Estate
Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73443405