237 Grimes RoadCaribouME04736
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderTight but positive: 237 Grimes Road, Caribou, ME, 04736 in Caribou at $329,900 earns $2,090/mo in rent and nets $8/mo after the $1,483/mo payment, a 7.6% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $91,145 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.41 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $3,038/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $125,815.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $8 | $350 |
City averages based on Caribou market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,090 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,951 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.07x |
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 2005
2 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 04736, Caribou, ME area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,624 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,972 (64.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,143 (24.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 509 (11.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $165,876 |
| Average Home Value | $198,637 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,025
Single Family
3,779
Multi-Family
246
Businesses
370
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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 2005
2 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 04736, Caribou, ME area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,624 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,972 (64.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,143 (24.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 509 (11.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $165,876 |
| Average Home Value | $198,637 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,025
Single Family
3,779
Multi-Family
246
Businesses
370
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices