491 Massachusetts Ave APT 1RoxburyMA02118
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 491 Massachusetts Ave APT 1, Roxbury, MA, 02118 in Roxbury worth study. Rental yield 3.74%. The 3.74% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $1,895,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $523,554 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $5,906/mo partially offsets the $8,521/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.69 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $330,981.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(6,038) | $350 |
City averages based on Roxbury market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,906 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $11,190 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.53x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1899
851 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02118, Boston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,315 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,206 (25.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,816 (66.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,293 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,248,113 |
| Average Home Value | $1,364,634 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,717
Single Family
1,682
Multi-Family
13,035
Businesses
1,262
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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
Condo
Built in 1899
851 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02118, Boston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,315 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,206 (25.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,816 (66.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,293 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,248,113 |
| Average Home Value | $1,364,634 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,717
Single Family
1,682
Multi-Family
13,035
Businesses
1,262
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Beth Dickerson • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73443440