5 Shelby St UNIT 2East BostonMA02128
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderThis is a cash-flow-light asset: 5 Shelby St UNIT 2, East Boston, MA, 02128 in East Boston, $605,600, 7.86% gross yield, $149/mo net income. Consider it a market-entry position, the $3,966/mo rent covers the $2,723/mo payment with a margin, and 5%/yr appreciation is projected to add $167,316 to the asset's value over five years. Ziffy Mortgage approves DSCR loans (coverage 1.46) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation. Consider a higher down payment to widen the monthly margin. Total projected return: $239,567.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.9% | 5.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $149 | $1,500 |
City averages based on East Boston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,966 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,576 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.11x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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 2017
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02128, Boston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,400 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,756 (24.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,784 (65.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,860 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $766,192 |
| Average Home Value | $826,123 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,476
Single Family
8,803
Multi-Family
8,673
Businesses
1,148
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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 2017
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02128, Boston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,400 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,756 (24.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,784 (65.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,860 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $766,192 |
| Average Home Value | $826,123 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,476
Single Family
8,803
Multi-Family
8,673
Businesses
1,148
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: Douglas Elliman
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #73369830