618 E 2nd St Unit 6South BostonMA02127
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 618 E 2nd St Unit 6, South Boston, MA, 02127 in South Boston is capital appreciation. Rental yield 4.51%. The 4.51% gross yield at $1,225,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $338,445 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.84) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $264,546.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.5% | 5.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,605) | $750 |
City averages based on South Boston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,604 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,234 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.64x |
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 2011
1,345 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02127, Boston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,088 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,344 (36.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,151 (55.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,593 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $903,895 |
| Average Home Value | $1,006,382 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,995
Single Family
8,126
Multi-Family
9,869
Businesses
930
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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 2011
1,345 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02127, Boston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,088 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,344 (36.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,151 (55.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,593 ( 7.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $903,895 |
| Average Home Value | $1,006,382 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,995
Single Family
8,126
Multi-Family
9,869
Businesses
930
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73491237