56 Commonwealth Ave APT 53BostonMA02116
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderSteady, low-maintenance, and fundable: 56 Commonwealth Ave APT 53, Boston, MA, 02116 in Boston at $549,000. Rental yield 7.75%. The 7.75% yield and 1.44 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 $151,679 by year five, and $5,056/yr in principal reduction steadily grows the investor's stake. Total projected cumulative return: $213,949.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.8% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(181) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Boston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,546 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,242 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.09x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1850
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02116, Boston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,139 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,380 (33.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,071 (53.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,688 (12.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,591,640 |
| Average Home Value | $1,583,967 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,510
Single Family
1,122
Multi-Family
11,388
Businesses
2,158
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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 1850
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02116, Boston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,139 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,380 (33.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,071 (53.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,688 (12.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,591,640 |
| Average Home Value | $1,583,967 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,510
Single Family
1,122
Multi-Family
11,388
Businesses
2,158
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Barbara Wales • Engel & Volkers Newton
Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73475167