1700 Old Eastern AveEssexMD21221
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play1700 Old Eastern Ave, Essex, MD, 21221 in Essex is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 4.88%. At $899,999 with a 4.88% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $248,653 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.90) 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: $216,720.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,938) | $800 |
City averages based on Essex market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,660 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,239 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.70x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1991
0.64 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 21221, Essex, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,932 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,323 (54.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,425 (39.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,184 ( 6.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $342,296 |
| Average Home Value | $396,170 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,374
Single Family
13,680
Multi-Family
4,694
Businesses
868
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1991
0.64 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 21221, Essex, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,932 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,323 (54.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,425 (39.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,184 ( 6.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $342,296 |
| Average Home Value | $396,170 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,374
Single Family
13,680
Multi-Family
4,694
Businesses
868
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices