20 Columbus AvenueSouth PortlandME04106



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who value predictability will appreciate 20 Columbus Avenue, South Portland, ME, 04106 in South Portland. At $493,000 it earns $3,828/mo in rent and distributes $717/mo to the owner after the $2,217/mo payment, a consistent 9.32% yield. DSCR 1.73 clears Ziffy Mortgage's income-only underwriting standard. Over five years, 5% annual appreciation adds $136,207 in value; $4,541/yr in principal paydown compounds ownership stake. Total projected return: $233,324.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.3% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $717 | $1,850 |
City averages based on South Portland market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,828 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,915 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.31x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1925
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 04106, South Portland, ME area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,146 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,500 (57.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,002 (38.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 644 ( 4.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $478,306 |
| Average Home Value | $555,106 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,561
Single Family
10,028
Multi-Family
2,533
Businesses
1,272



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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 1925
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 04106, South Portland, ME area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,146 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,500 (57.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,002 (38.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 644 ( 4.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $478,306 |
| Average Home Value | $555,106 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,561
Single Family
10,028
Multi-Family
2,533
Businesses
1,272
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