26 Charlene AveWesterlyRI02891
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play26 Charlene Ave, Westerly, RI, 02891 in Westerly is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 5.96%. At $725,000 with a 5.96% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $200,304 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.10) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $203,079.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,133) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Westerly market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,600 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,444 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.81x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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 1986
0.26 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02891, Westerly, RI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,932 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,730 (52.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,145 (24.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,057 (23.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $496,385 |
| Average Home Value | $622,871 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,493
Single Family
9,863
Multi-Family
630
Businesses
1,129
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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 1986
0.26 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02891, Westerly, RI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,932 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,730 (52.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,145 (24.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,057 (23.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $496,385 |
| Average Home Value | $622,871 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,493
Single Family
9,863
Multi-Family
630
Businesses
1,129
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Lynn Azzinaro • RE/MAX South County
Mls Name: StateWide MLS RI
Mls ID: #1403341