520 Kersten StGaithersburgMD20878
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 520 Kersten St, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878 in Gaithersburg is capital appreciation. Rental yield 3.19%. The 3.19% gross yield at $1,095,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $302,528 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.59) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $164,377.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.2% | 5.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,900) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Gaithersburg market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,910 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,375 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.46x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 2003
2,700 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20878, Gaithersburg, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,989 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 16,942 (65.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,976 (30.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,071 ( 4.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $773,183 |
| Average Home Value | $802,412 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
25,808
Single Family
18,639
Multi-Family
7,169
Businesses
1,096
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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
Single Family
Built in 2003
2,700 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20878, Gaithersburg, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,989 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 16,942 (65.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,976 (30.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,071 ( 4.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $773,183 |
| Average Home Value | $802,412 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
25,808
Single Family
18,639
Multi-Family
7,169
Businesses
1,096
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Elaine Koch • TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #MDMC2207954