70 Craftsland RdBrooklineMA02467



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 70 Craftsland Rd, Brookline, MA, 02467 in Brookline is capital appreciation. Rental yield 4.55%. The 4.55% gross yield at $1,499,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $414,146 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: $327,064.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,762) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Brookline market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,686 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,852 |
| 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.
Single Family
Built in 1938
7,856 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02467, Chestnut Hill, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,349 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,325 (58.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,313 (31.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 711 ( 9.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,542,741 |
| Average Home Value | $1,485,652 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,093
Single Family
4,453
Multi-Family
2,640
Businesses
505



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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 1938
7,856 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02467, Chestnut Hill, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,349 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,325 (58.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,313 (31.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 711 ( 9.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,542,741 |
| Average Home Value | $1,485,652 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,093
Single Family
4,453
Multi-Family
2,640
Businesses
505
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Listed by: Maxine Malka Freedman • Hammond Residential Real Estate
Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73472118








