285 Commonwealth AveBostonMA02115
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestment property for sale in Boston at 285 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, 02115 projects strong ROI of -2.55%. Rental yield 0.44%. With 5% annual appreciation, the property builds $3,591,660 in value over five years. You can finance this property with Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which leverages the property’s income for qualification rather than your personal income.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(77,126) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Boston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,811 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $76,765 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.06x |
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 1881
3,237 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02115, Boston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,818 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,623 (13.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,019 (76.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,176 ( 10.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,226,667 |
| Average Home Value | $1,304,208 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,199
Single Family
501
Multi-Family
10,698
Businesses
643
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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 1881
3,237 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02115, Boston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,818 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,623 (13.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,019 (76.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,176 ( 10.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,226,667 |
| Average Home Value | $1,304,208 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,199
Single Family
501
Multi-Family
10,698
Businesses
643
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Lili Banani • Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73431102