6 Forest StCambridgeMA02140
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestment property for sale in Cambridge at 6 Forest St, Cambridge, MA, 02140 projects strong ROI of 1.33%. Rental yield 1.54%. With 5% annual appreciation, the property builds $821,938 in value over five years. Equity growth combined delivers a projected five-year ROI of 20.05%, translating into $168,520 in total cumulative return on $840,438 invested capital. You can finance this property with Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which leverages the property’s income for qualification rather than your personal income.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(14,935) | $1,200 |
City averages based on Cambridge market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,816 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $17,567 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.22x |
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 1894
3,955 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02140, Cambridge, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,600 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,322 (28.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,361 (63.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 917 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,294,693 |
| Average Home Value | $1,360,329 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,313
Single Family
4,218
Multi-Family
6,095
Businesses
736
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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 1894
3,955 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02140, Cambridge, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,600 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,322 (28.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,361 (63.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 917 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,294,693 |
| Average Home Value | $1,360,329 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,313
Single Family
4,218
Multi-Family
6,095
Businesses
736
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team • Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73476201