30 Union St APT 1CambridgeMA02141
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 30 Union St APT 1, Cambridge, MA, 02141 in Cambridge offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 7.4%. DSCR 1.37 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $270,756 in additional property value over five years, with $9,026/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $363,254.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.4% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(137) | $1,200 |
City averages based on Cambridge market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $6,040 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,787 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.04x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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.
Condo
Built in 1900
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02141, Cambridge, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,873 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,086 (23.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,161 (69.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 626 ( 7.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $963,768 |
| Average Home Value | $1,101,258 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,032
Single Family
2,778
Multi-Family
5,254
Businesses
589
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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
Condo
Built in 1900
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02141, Cambridge, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,873 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,086 (23.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,161 (69.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 626 ( 7.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $963,768 |
| Average Home Value | $1,101,258 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,032
Single Family
2,778
Multi-Family
5,254
Businesses
589
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Merullo Peoples Team • Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73432036