20 Claflin Rd #ABrooklineMA02445
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeAt $429,000, 20 Claflin Rd #A, Brookline, MA, 02445 in Brookline generates $3,089/mo in rent (8.64% yield) but nets only $180/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.60) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $118,525. Total projected return: $187,672.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.6% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $180 | $1,500 |
City averages based on Brookline market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,089 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,533 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.22x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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 1920
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 1920
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: Yi Song • Space Realty
Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73463359