42 E Transit StProvidenceRI02906



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play42 E Transit St, Providence, RI, 02906 in Providence is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 1.9%. At $1,395,000 with a 1.9% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $385,413 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.35) 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: $87,102.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(6,898) | $850 |
City averages based on Providence market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,208 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,551 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.26x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1910
3,001 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02906, Providence, RI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,287 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,790 (43.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,560 (49.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 937 ( 7.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $637,643 |
| Average Home Value | $693,669 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,798
Single Family
9,618
Multi-Family
2,180
Businesses
942



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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


Multi Family
Built in 1910
3,001 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02906, Providence, RI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,287 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,790 (43.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,560 (49.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 937 ( 7.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $637,643 |
| Average Home Value | $693,669 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,798
Single Family
9,618
Multi-Family
2,180
Businesses
942
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Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: StateWide MLS RI
Mls ID: #1405265








