38 Starbird StLowellMA01854
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity Builder38 Starbird St, Lowell, MA, 01854 in Lowell earns a respectable 7.98% gross yield at $524,900, but after the $2,360/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $180/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.48) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $145,020 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $210,871.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $180 | $420 |
City averages based on Lowell market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,488 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,100 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.13x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1920
9,148 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 01854, Lowell, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,420 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,818 (36.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,980 (57.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 622 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $450,414 |
| Average Home Value | $547,231 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,032
Single Family
7,130
Multi-Family
2,902
Businesses
460
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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 1920
9,148 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 01854, Lowell, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,420 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,818 (36.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,980 (57.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 622 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $450,414 |
| Average Home Value | $547,231 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,032
Single Family
7,130
Multi-Family
2,902
Businesses
460
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73486309