416 Commonwealth Ave APT 201BostonMA02215
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play416 Commonwealth Ave APT 201, Boston, MA, 02215 in Boston is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 3.86%. At $1,499,000 with a 3.86% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $414,146 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.71) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $190,144.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,981) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Boston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,816 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $10,201 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.47x |
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 1910
1,221 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$1,349 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02215, Boston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,467 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 684 ( 7.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,822 (82.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 961 (10.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $702,524 |
| Average Home Value | $937,354 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,806
Single Family
305
Multi-Family
10,501
Businesses
838
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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 1910
1,221 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$1,349 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02215, Boston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,467 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 684 ( 7.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,822 (82.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 961 (10.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $702,524 |
| Average Home Value | $937,354 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,806
Single Family
305
Multi-Family
10,501
Businesses
838
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices