250-252 Western Ave Unit 3CambridgeMA02139
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeTight but positive: 250-252 Western Ave Unit 3, Cambridge, MA, 02139 in Cambridge at $750,000 earns $5,088/mo in rent and nets $143/mo after the $3,372/mo payment, a 8.14% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $207,211 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.51 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $6,908/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $308,008.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.1% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $143 | $1,200 |
City averages based on Cambridge 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 | $5,088 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,429 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.15x |
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 1905
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02139, Cambridge, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,981 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,615 (27.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,270 (66.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,096 ( 6.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,225,449 |
| Average Home Value | $1,311,567 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,576
Single Family
6,039
Multi-Family
9,537
Businesses
1,538
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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 1905
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02139, Cambridge, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,981 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,615 (27.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,270 (66.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,096 ( 6.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,225,449 |
| Average Home Value | $1,311,567 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,576
Single Family
6,039
Multi-Family
9,537
Businesses
1,538
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73517439