530 East RoadVan BurenME04785
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 2.18% gross rental yield, 530 East Road, Van Buren, ME, 04785 in Van Buren is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $499,900 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $138,113 by year five, with $4,604/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.40) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $45,354.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,245) | $350 |
City averages based on Van Buren market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $910 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,956 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.31x |
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 2013
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 04785, Van Buren, ME area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,294 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 736 (56.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 337 (26.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 221 (17.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $113,710 |
| Average Home Value | $139,310 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,054
Single Family
1,031
Multi-Family
23
Businesses
85
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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 2013
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 04785, Van Buren, ME area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,294 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 736 (56.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 337 (26.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 221 (17.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $113,710 |
| Average Home Value | $139,310 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,054
Single Family
1,031
Multi-Family
23
Businesses
85
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • Fields Realty LLC
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Mls ID: #1624088
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