2542 Foster AveBaltimoreMD21224
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 2542 Foster Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21224 in Baltimore offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 7.12%. DSCR 1.32 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $220,749 in additional property value over five years, with $7,359/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $288,387.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.1% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(228) | $850 |
City averages based on Baltimore market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,741 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,651 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.02x |
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 1920
1,350 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 21224, Baltimore, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,761 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,693 (45.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,336 (44.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,732 (10.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $309,162 |
| Average Home Value | $337,987 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
24,417
Single Family
22,031
Multi-Family
2,386
Businesses
2,177
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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 1920
1,350 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 21224, Baltimore, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,761 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,693 (45.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,336 (44.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,732 (10.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $309,162 |
| Average Home Value | $337,987 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
24,417
Single Family
22,031
Multi-Family
2,386
Businesses
2,177
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices