188 Brookline Ave Unit 20JBostonMA02215



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestment property for sale in Boston at 188 Brookline Ave Unit 20J, Boston, MA, 02215 projects strong ROI of 10.4%. Rental yield 4.1%. With 5% annual appreciation, the property builds $732,146 in value over five years. Equity growth combined delivers a projected five-year ROI of 68.72%, translating into $514,439 in total cumulative return on $748,625 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 | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(10,062) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Boston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $9,062 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $15,648 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.58x |
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 2018
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02215, Boston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,467 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 684 ( 7.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,822 (82.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 961 (10.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $702,524 |
| Average Home Value | $937,354 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,806
Single Family
305
Multi-Family
10,501
Businesses
838



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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 2018
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02215, Boston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,467 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 684 ( 7.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,822 (82.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 961 (10.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $702,524 |
| Average Home Value | $937,354 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,806
Single Family
305
Multi-Family
10,501
Businesses
838
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Listed by: Hanna Zhang • East Coast Realty, Inc.
Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73434188








