228 Top Of The Valley Road UNIT 1WaitsfieldVT05673
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income228 Top Of The Valley Road UNIT 1, Waitsfield, VT, 05673 in Waitsfield earns a respectable 9.41% gross yield at $399,000, but after the $1,794/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $175/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.74) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $110,236 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $164,741.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $175 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,130 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,796 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.12x |
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 1972
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$900 quarterly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 05673, Waitsfield, VT area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,898 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,008 (53.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 264 (13.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 626 (33.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $531,333 |
| Average Home Value | $601,563 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,088
Single Family
1,062
Multi-Family
26
Businesses
280
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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 1972
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$900 quarterly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 05673, Waitsfield, VT area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,898 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,008 (53.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 264 (13.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 626 (33.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $531,333 |
| Average Home Value | $601,563 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,088
Single Family
1,062
Multi-Family
26
Businesses
280
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices