2 Heather LaneScarboroughME04074
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 2 Heather Lane, Scarborough, ME, 04074 in Scarborough is capital appreciation. Rental yield 4.05%. The 4.05% gross yield at $1,165,300 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $321,951 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (1.14) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $351,490.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,112) | $1,250 |
City averages based on Scarborough market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,968 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,920 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.86x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1997
0.48 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$350 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 04074, Scarborough, ME area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,980 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,257 (66.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,431 (22.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,292 (11.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $610,244 |
| Average Home Value | $700,977 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,395
Single Family
9,453
Multi-Family
942
Businesses
910
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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
Single Family
Built in 1997
0.48 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$350 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 04074, Scarborough, ME area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,980 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,257 (66.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,431 (22.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,292 (11.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $610,244 |
| Average Home Value | $700,977 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,395
Single Family
9,453
Multi-Family
942
Businesses
910
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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