1898 Beacon St APT 4BrooklineMA02445
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play1898 Beacon St APT 4, Brookline, MA, 02445 in Brookline is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 5.61%. At $1,289,000 with a 5.61% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $356,127 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.04) 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: $354,382.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,098) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Brookline market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $6,026 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,611 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.79x |
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 1904
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02445, Brookline, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,713 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,885 (50.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,310 (44.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 518 ( 5.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,434,996 |
| Average Home Value | $1,485,186 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,726
Single Family
3,687
Multi-Family
5,039
Businesses
497
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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 1904
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02445, Brookline, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,713 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,885 (50.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,310 (44.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 518 ( 5.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,434,996 |
| Average Home Value | $1,485,186 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,726
Single Family
3,687
Multi-Family
5,039
Businesses
497
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Elisabeth Preis • Compass
Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73427626