225 Shadow Glen CtGaithersburgMD20878
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 225 Shadow Glen Ct, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878 in Gaithersburg is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.13%. The 5.13% gross yield at $949,900 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $262,440 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.95) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $241,254.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,851) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Gaithersburg market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,057 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,530 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.73x |
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 2001
4,356 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20878, Gaithersburg, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,989 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 16,942 (65.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,976 (30.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,071 ( 4.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $773,183 |
| Average Home Value | $802,412 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
25,808
Single Family
18,639
Multi-Family
7,169
Businesses
1,096
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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 2001
4,356 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20878, Gaithersburg, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,989 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 16,942 (65.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,976 (30.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,071 ( 4.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $773,183 |
| Average Home Value | $802,412 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
25,808
Single Family
18,639
Multi-Family
7,169
Businesses
1,096
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Taha Duran • Northgate Realty, LLC
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #MDMC2198050