49 Merchants AvenueTaftvilleCT06380
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 49 Merchants Avenue, Taftville, CT, 06380 in Taftville is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.84%. The 5.84% gross yield at $340,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $93,936 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: $82,883.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.8% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(640) | $150 |
City averages based on Taftville market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,581 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,175 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.73x |
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 1926
0.70 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 06380, Taftville, CT area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,388 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 471 (33.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 755 (54.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 162 (11.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $214,091 |
| Average Home Value | $327,341 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,423
Single Family
1,045
Multi-Family
378
Businesses
114
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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 1926
0.70 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 06380, Taftville, CT area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,388 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 471 (33.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 755 (54.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 162 (11.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $214,091 |
| Average Home Value | $327,341 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,423
Single Family
1,045
Multi-Family
378
Businesses
114
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Heather M. Perry • Asset Real Estate
Mls Name: Smart MLS
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Mls ID: #24117080
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