3 Puffin Lane UNIT 13South PortlandME04106
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 3 Puffin Lane UNIT 13, South Portland, ME, 04106 in South Portland fits: $744,900, 5.24% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $205,802 in value within five years. Rental yield 5.24%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.97) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $6,861/yr in principal paydown and $205,802 in appreciation project a total return of $162,526.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,901) | $1,850 |
City averages based on South Portland market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,256 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,860 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.67x |
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 2025
18 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$455 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 04106, South Portland, ME area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,146 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,500 (57.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,002 (38.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 644 ( 4.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $478,306 |
| Average Home Value | $555,106 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,561
Single Family
10,028
Multi-Family
2,533
Businesses
1,272
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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 2025
18 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$455 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 04106, South Portland, ME area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,146 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,500 (57.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,002 (38.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 644 ( 4.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $478,306 |
| Average Home Value | $555,106 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,561
Single Family
10,028
Multi-Family
2,533
Businesses
1,272
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices