44 7th Fire RoadChinaME04358
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 44 7th Fire Road, China, ME, 04358 in China the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 4.47%. The 4.47% gross yield on a $689,900 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $190,607 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (0.75) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $132,321.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,785) | $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 | $2,339 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,080 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.57x |
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 1952
0.90 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 04358, South China, ME area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,423 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,609 (66.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 282 (11.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 532 (22.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $267,877 |
| Average Home Value | $297,088 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,599
Single Family
1,599
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
101
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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 1952
0.90 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 04358, South China, ME area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,423 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,609 (66.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 282 (11.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 532 (22.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $267,877 |
| Average Home Value | $297,088 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,599
Single Family
1,599
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
101
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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