521 Lake AvenueBridgeportCT06605



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderSteady, low-maintenance, and fundable: 521 Lake Avenue, Bridgeport, CT, 06605 in Bridgeport at $819,000. Rental yield 7.37%. The 7.37% yield and 1.36 DSCR put this right in the range Ziffy Mortgage approves for non-U.S. investors without W-2s or domestic credit. Appreciation at 5%/yr is projected to add $226,275 by year five, and $7,543/yr in principal reduction steadily grows the investor's stake. Total projected cumulative return: $278,094.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(538) | $850 |
City averages based on Bridgeport 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 | $5,027 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,239 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.96x |
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 1942
6,098 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 06605, Bridgeport, CT area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,749 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,871 (26.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,216 (67.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 662 ( 6.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $383,100 |
| Average Home Value | $550,172 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,462
Single Family
7,029
Multi-Family
2,433
Businesses
634



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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 1942
6,098 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 06605, Bridgeport, CT area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,749 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,871 (26.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,216 (67.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 662 ( 6.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $383,100 |
| Average Home Value | $550,172 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,462
Single Family
7,029
Multi-Family
2,433
Businesses
634
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Listed by: Amy Ettinger • William Raveis Real Estate
Mls Name: Smart MLS
Mls ID: #24111874








