174 Hamilton StCambridgeMA02139



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestment property for sale in Cambridge at 174 Hamilton St, Cambridge, MA, 02139 projects strong ROI of 3.51%. Rental yield 2.16%. With 5% annual appreciation, the property builds $824,700 in value over five years. Equity growth combined delivers a projected five-year ROI of 31.76%, translating into $267,804 in total cumulative return on $843,263 invested capital. You can finance this property with Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which leverages the property’s income for qualification rather than your personal income.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(13,451) | $1,200 |
City averages based on Cambridge market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,363 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $17,626 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.30x |
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 1858
5,019 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02139, Cambridge, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,981 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,615 (27.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,270 (66.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,096 ( 6.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,225,449 |
| Average Home Value | $1,311,567 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,576
Single Family
6,039
Multi-Family
9,537
Businesses
1,538



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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 1858
5,019 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02139, Cambridge, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,981 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,615 (27.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,270 (66.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,096 ( 6.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,225,449 |
| Average Home Value | $1,311,567 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,576
Single Family
6,039
Multi-Family
9,537
Businesses
1,538
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Listed by: Sandrine Deschaux • RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73454108








