3 Ben IslandHarpswellME04079
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 3 Ben Island, Harpswell, ME, 04079 in Harpswell is capital appreciation. Rental yield 1.11%. The 1.11% gross yield at $1,750,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $483,493 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.21) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $58,018.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 1.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(9,425) | $350 |
City averages based on Harpswell market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,620 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $10,348 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.16x |
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 2001
4.20 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 04079, Harpswell, ME area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,341 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,744 (52.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 284 ( 8.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,313 (39.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $755,906 |
| Average Home Value | $839,537 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,280
Single Family
2,280
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
74
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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 2001
4.20 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 04079, Harpswell, ME area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,341 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,744 (52.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 284 ( 8.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,313 (39.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $755,906 |
| Average Home Value | $839,537 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,280
Single Family
2,280
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
74
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Tim Dunham • Tim Dunham Realty
Mls Name: PrimeMLS
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Mls ID: #5045042
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