290 Watertown St #3NewtonMA02458
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 290 Watertown St #3, Newton, MA, 02458 in Newton worth study. Rental yield 3.77%. The 3.77% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $1,748,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $482,940 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $5,492/mo partially offsets the $7,860/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.70 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $308,138.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,775) | $700 |
City averages based on Newton market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,492 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $10,322 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.53x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 2026
0.26 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02458, Newton, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,609 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,853 (50.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,349 (41.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 407 ( 7.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,219,833 |
| Average Home Value | $1,320,207 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,236
Single Family
4,490
Multi-Family
746
Businesses
528
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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 2026
0.26 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02458, Newton, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,609 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,853 (50.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,349 (41.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 407 ( 7.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,219,833 |
| Average Home Value | $1,320,207 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,236
Single Family
4,490
Multi-Family
746
Businesses
528
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73495050