657 Main StShrewsburyMA01545



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 657 Main St, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545 in Shrewsbury is capital appreciation. Rental yield 4.97%. The 4.97% gross yield at $1,298,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $358,613 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.92) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $312,529.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,801) | $450 |
City averages based on Shrewsbury market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,380 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,665 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.70x |
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 2022
0.78 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 01545, Shrewsbury, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,371 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,471 (68.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,332 (28.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 568 ( 3.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $654,280 |
| Average Home Value | $677,208 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,951
Single Family
11,915
Multi-Family
3,036
Businesses
1,010



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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 2022
0.78 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 01545, Shrewsbury, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,371 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,471 (68.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,332 (28.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 568 ( 3.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $654,280 |
| Average Home Value | $677,208 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,951
Single Family
11,915
Multi-Family
3,036
Businesses
1,010
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