198 W Springfield St #3BostonMA02118
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 198 W Springfield St #3, Boston, MA, 02118 in Boston at $755,000, 5.56% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 5.56%. The $3,500/mo rent partially funds the $3,395/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $208,593 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.03) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $194,978.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,436) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Boston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,500 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,636 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.75x |
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 1890
592 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$178 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02118, Boston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,315 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,206 (25.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,816 (66.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,293 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,248,113 |
| Average Home Value | $1,364,634 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,717
Single Family
1,682
Multi-Family
13,035
Businesses
1,262
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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 1890
592 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$178 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02118, Boston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,315 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,206 (25.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,816 (66.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,293 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,248,113 |
| Average Home Value | $1,364,634 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,717
Single Family
1,682
Multi-Family
13,035
Businesses
1,262
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices