228 Varnum AveLowellMA01854
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 1.92% gross rental yield, 228 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA, 01854 in Lowell is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $543,300 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $150,104 by year five, with $5,004/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.36) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $41,906.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,554) | $420 |
City averages based on Lowell market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $870 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,208 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.27x |
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 1925
5,662 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 01854, Lowell, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,420 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,818 (36.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,980 (57.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 622 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $450,414 |
| Average Home Value | $547,231 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,032
Single Family
7,130
Multi-Family
2,902
Businesses
460
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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
5,662 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 01854, Lowell, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,420 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,818 (36.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,980 (57.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 622 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $450,414 |
| Average Home Value | $547,231 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,032
Single Family
7,130
Multi-Family
2,902
Businesses
460
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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