42 8th St APT 5521CharlestownMA02129
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe 9.41% yield at 42 8th St APT 5521, Charlestown, MA, 02129 in Charlestown is solid, but the $2,136/mo payment compresses net cash flow to $18/mo at $475,000. This is a tight-spread property, income covers debt, with little cushion. For investors who can optimise occupancy, the upside is real: 5% annual appreciation adds $131,234 by year five, and $4,375/yr in loan paydown builds equity. Ziffy Mortgage qualifies this via DSCR (1.74) without U.S. income documentation. Total projected return: $227,498.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.4% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $18 | $1,200 |
City averages based on Charlestown market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,726 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,805 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.33x |
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 1899
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02129, Charlestown, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,420 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,101 (43.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,655 (49.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 664 ( 7.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $978,367 |
| Average Home Value | $1,127,259 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,644
Single Family
3,214
Multi-Family
5,430
Businesses
687
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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 1899
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02129, Charlestown, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,420 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,101 (43.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,655 (49.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 664 ( 7.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $978,367 |
| Average Home Value | $1,127,259 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,644
Single Family
3,214
Multi-Family
5,430
Businesses
687
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73487528