242 N East St APT 24AmherstMA01002
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeMost investment properties struggle to clear the 1.25x DSCR minimum. 242 N East St APT 24, Amherst, MA, 01002 in Amherst clears it at 1.53, a meaningful distinction for the Ziffy Mortgage DSCR approval process. Rental yield 8.25%. Strong coverage makes approval clean and leaves room for vacancy without breaching underwriting thresholds. Five-year appreciation: $70,424; $2,348/yr in principal equity; total projected return: $106,191.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.3% | 7.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(226) | $350 |
City averages based on Amherst 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 | $1,752 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,505 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.16x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1967
10.84 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 01002, Amherst, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,930 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,081 (42.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,724 (48.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,125 ( 9.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $536,411 |
| Average Home Value | $576,683 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,921
Single Family
8,546
Multi-Family
2,375
Businesses
715
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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
Townhouse
Built in 1967
10.84 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 01002, Amherst, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,930 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,081 (42.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,724 (48.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,125 ( 9.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $536,411 |
| Average Home Value | $576,683 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,921
Single Family
8,546
Multi-Family
2,375
Businesses
715
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73523109