254 Riverside DriveHamdenCT06518



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeTight but positive: 254 Riverside Drive, Hamden, CT, 06518 in Hamden at $325,000 earns $2,297/mo in rent and nets $89/mo after the $1,461/mo payment, a 8.48% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $89,792 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.57 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $2,993/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $129,858.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $89 | $1,850 |
City averages based on Hamden market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,297 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,079 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.10x |
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 1954
0.25 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 06518, Hamden, CT area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,635 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,430 (58.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,395 (31.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 810 (10.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $347,285 |
| Average Home Value | $380,215 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,999
Single Family
6,185
Multi-Family
814
Businesses
822



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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 1954
0.25 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 06518, Hamden, CT area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,635 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,430 (58.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,395 (31.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 810 (10.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $347,285 |
| Average Home Value | $380,215 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,999
Single Family
6,185
Multi-Family
814
Businesses
822
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Listed by: Susan Santoro • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Mls Name: Smart MLS
Mls ID: #24119341








