438 Hardscrabble RoadBristolVT05443



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderSteady, low-maintenance, and fundable: 438 Hardscrabble Road, Bristol, VT, 05443 in Bristol at $349,000. Rental yield 7.43%. The 7.43% yield and 1.38 DSCR put this right in the range Ziffy Mortgage approves for non-U.S. investors without W-2s or domestic credit. Appreciation at 5%/yr is projected to add $96,422 by year five, and $3,214/yr in principal reduction steadily grows the investor's stake. Total projected cumulative return: $122,690.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(162) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,160 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,183 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.99x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 2006
5.60 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 05443, Bristol, VT area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,078 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,174 (70.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 628 (20.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 276 ( 9.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $367,066 |
| Average Home Value | $370,167 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,821
Single Family
2,784
Multi-Family
37
Businesses
201



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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 2006
5.60 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 05443, Bristol, VT area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,078 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,174 (70.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 628 (20.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 276 ( 9.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $367,066 |
| Average Home Value | $370,167 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,821
Single Family
2,784
Multi-Family
37
Businesses
201
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