54 Oak St #54SomervilleMA02143
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 54 Oak St #54, Somerville, MA, 02143 in Somerville is capital appreciation. Rental yield 4.14%. The 4.14% gross yield at $1,249,900 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $345,324 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.77) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $245,111.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,566) | $1,300 |
City averages based on Somerville market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,312 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,381 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.58x |
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
1,190 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02143, Somerville, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,389 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,740 (27.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,653 (64.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 996 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $980,543 |
| Average Home Value | $1,088,768 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,608
Single Family
6,984
Multi-Family
4,624
Businesses
915
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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
1,190 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02143, Somerville, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,389 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,740 (27.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,653 (64.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 996 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $980,543 |
| Average Home Value | $1,088,768 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,608
Single Family
6,984
Multi-Family
4,624
Businesses
915
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Charles Ball • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73443780