718 Melville AveBaltimoreMD21218



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income718 Melville Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21218 in Baltimore is a solid income-producing rental, 9.49% gross yield, $1,068/mo rent, $228/mo net cash flow on a $135,000 buy. DSCR 1.76 qualifies the property for Ziffy Mortgage's financing without personal income documentation. Five-year appreciation of $37,298 and $1,243/yr in principal reduction project a total cumulative return of $65,954.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.5% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $228 | $850 |
City averages based on Baltimore market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,068 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $786 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.36x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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.
Townhouse
Built in 1927
1,408 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 21218, Baltimore, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 22,455 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,607 (38.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,655 (47.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,193 (14.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $257,917 |
| Average Home Value | $319,896 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
20,798
Single Family
14,041
Multi-Family
6,757
Businesses
1,365



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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


Townhouse
Built in 1927
1,408 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 21218, Baltimore, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 22,455 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,607 (38.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,655 (47.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,193 (14.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $257,917 |
| Average Home Value | $319,896 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
20,798
Single Family
14,041
Multi-Family
6,757
Businesses
1,365
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