53 Carleton Street #5PortlandME04102
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play53 Carleton Street #5, Portland, ME, 04102 in Portland is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 2.97%. At $975,000 with a 2.97% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $269,375 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.99) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $252,629.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3% | 3.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,216) | $850 |
City averages based on Portland market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,326 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,765 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.75x |
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 1900
0.86 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 04102, Portland, ME area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,286 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,132 (44.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,524 (48.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 630 ( 6.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $513,690 |
| Average Home Value | $613,319 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,306
Single Family
6,553
Multi-Family
1,753
Businesses
692
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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 1900
0.86 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 04102, Portland, ME area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,286 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,132 (44.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,524 (48.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 630 ( 6.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $513,690 |
| Average Home Value | $613,319 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,306
Single Family
6,553
Multi-Family
1,753
Businesses
692
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices