48 Castlegate Dr Unit 48SpringfieldMA01129
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 48 Castlegate Dr Unit 48, Springfield, MA, 01129 in Springfield is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.58%. The 5.58% gross yield at $199,900 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $55,229 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (1.03) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $54,686.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(631) | $300 |
City averages based on Springfield market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $930 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,180 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.79x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1989
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 01129, Springfield, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,059 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,390 (78.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 558 (18.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 111 ( 3.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $305,701 |
| Average Home Value | $333,644 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,070
Single Family
2,913
Multi-Family
157
Businesses
206
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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
Townhouse
Built in 1989
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 01129, Springfield, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,059 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,390 (78.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 558 (18.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 111 ( 3.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $305,701 |
| Average Home Value | $333,644 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,070
Single Family
2,913
Multi-Family
157
Businesses
206
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73496206