217 Central AveGaithersburgMD20877
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 217 Central Ave, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877 in Gaithersburg worth study. Rental yield 5.65%. The 5.65% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $1,200,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $331,538 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $5,648/mo partially offsets the $5,396/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (1.05 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $338,333.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.7% | 5.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,815) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Gaithersburg market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,648 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,986 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.81x |
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 2015
0.74 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20877, Gaithersburg, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,773 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,608 (40.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,448 (54.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 717 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $533,944 |
| Average Home Value | $545,024 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,663
Single Family
6,259
Multi-Family
7,404
Businesses
1,496
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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 2015
0.74 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20877, Gaithersburg, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,773 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,608 (40.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,448 (54.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 717 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $533,944 |
| Average Home Value | $545,024 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,663
Single Family
6,259
Multi-Family
7,404
Businesses
1,496
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Amy Faulconer • Pearson Smith Realty, LLC
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #MDMC2201582