278 Hillside AveArlingtonMA02476
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 278 Hillside Ave, Arlington, MA, 02476 in Arlington at $1,449,000, 4.01% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 4.01%. The $4,847/mo rent partially funds the $6,516/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $400,332 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.74) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $274,358.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,286) | $450 |
City averages based on Arlington market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,847 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,556 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.57x |
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 2025
5,001 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02476, Arlington, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,542 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,089 (67.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,176 (28.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 277 ( 3.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $937,898 |
| Average Home Value | $1,028,271 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,590
Single Family
5,630
Multi-Family
1,960
Businesses
683
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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 2025
5,001 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02476, Arlington, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,542 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,089 (67.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,176 (28.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 277 ( 3.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $937,898 |
| Average Home Value | $1,028,271 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,590
Single Family
5,630
Multi-Family
1,960
Businesses
683
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73488301