481 Cumberland AvenuePortlandME04101



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 481 Cumberland Avenue, Portland, ME, 04101 in Portland at $1,200,000, 3.44% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 3.44%. The $3,438/mo rent partially funds the $5,396/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $331,538 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.64) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $189,521.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,135) | $850 |
City averages based on Portland market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,438 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,096 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.48x |
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 1866
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 04101, Portland, ME area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,171 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,282 (18.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,386 (68.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,503 (12.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $674,868 |
| Average Home Value | $777,521 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,405
Single Family
5,062
Multi-Family
6,343
Businesses
2,534



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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 1866
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 04101, Portland, ME area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,171 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,282 (18.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,386 (68.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,503 (12.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $674,868 |
| Average Home Value | $777,521 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,405
Single Family
5,062
Multi-Family
6,343
Businesses
2,534
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