55 Melrose StCranstonRI02910
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income55 Melrose St, Cranston, RI, 02910 in Cranston earns a respectable 8.34% gross yield at $409,000, but after the $1,839/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $174/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.55) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $112,999 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $166,909.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $174 | $420 |
City averages based on Cranston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,844 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,507 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.13x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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 1932
3,201 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02910, Cranston, RI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,132 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,914 (64.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,888 (31.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 330 ( 3.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $357,670 |
| Average Home Value | $384,889 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,771
Single Family
8,537
Multi-Family
234
Businesses
999
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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 1932
3,201 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02910, Cranston, RI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,132 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,914 (64.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,888 (31.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 330 ( 3.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $357,670 |
| Average Home Value | $384,889 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,771
Single Family
8,537
Multi-Family
234
Businesses
999
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Ralph Buontempo • HomeSmart Professionals
Mls Name: StateWide MLS RI
Mls ID: #1403869