40 Joy St APT 5BostonMA02114
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 40 Joy St APT 5, Boston, MA, 02114 in Boston at $1,365,000, 4.5% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 4.5%. The $5,120/mo rent partially funds the $6,138/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $377,124 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.83) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $268,902.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,903) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Boston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,120 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,480 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.60x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1865
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$420 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02114, Boston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,898 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,846 (16.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,855 (72.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,197 (11.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,194,444 |
| Average Home Value | $1,273,178 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,381
Single Family
557
Multi-Family
9,824
Businesses
1,040
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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 1865
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$420 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02114, Boston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,898 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,846 (16.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,855 (72.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,197 (11.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,194,444 |
| Average Home Value | $1,273,178 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,381
Single Family
557
Multi-Family
9,824
Businesses
1,040
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Listed by: Mary Beth Kelley • Keller Williams Back Bay
Mls Name: LINK
Mls ID: #238401
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