34 Baker StAmherstMA01002
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderReliable and efficiently structured, 34 Baker St, Amherst, MA, 01002 in Amherst is a conservative rental investment at $575,000. Rental yield 7.32%. A 1.36 coverage ratio meets Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR standard for foreign-national financing. Five-year equity: 5% appreciation adds $158,862; $5,296/yr in principal paydown supplements. Total projected return: $195,199.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.3% | 7.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(377) | $350 |
City averages based on Amherst market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,509 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,657 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.96x |
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 1900
0.91 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 01002, Amherst, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,930 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,081 (42.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,724 (48.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,125 ( 9.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $536,411 |
| Average Home Value | $576,683 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,921
Single Family
8,546
Multi-Family
2,375
Businesses
715
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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 1900
0.91 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 01002, Amherst, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,930 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,081 (42.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,724 (48.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,125 ( 9.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $536,411 |
| Average Home Value | $576,683 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,921
Single Family
8,546
Multi-Family
2,375
Businesses
715
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices