608 Main StreetCaribouME04736
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 608 Main Street, Caribou, ME, 04736 in Caribou is capital appreciation. Rental yield 2.87%. The 2.87% gross yield at $489,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $135,102 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.53) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $62,463.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,915) | $350 |
City averages based on Caribou market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,171 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,892 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.40x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in N/A
0.88 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 04736, Caribou, ME area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,624 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,972 (64.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,143 (24.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 509 (11.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $165,876 |
| Average Home Value | $198,637 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,025
Single Family
3,779
Multi-Family
246
Businesses
370
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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
Multi Family
Built in N/A
0.88 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 04736, Caribou, ME area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,624 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,972 (64.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,143 (24.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 509 (11.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $165,876 |
| Average Home Value | $198,637 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,025
Single Family
3,779
Multi-Family
246
Businesses
370
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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Mls ID: #1612627
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