76 Taft AveNewtonMA02465
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 2.5% gross rental yield, 76 Taft Ave, Newton, MA, 02465 in Newton is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $1,597,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $441,222 by year five, with $14,709/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.46) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $172,645.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(6,739) | $700 |
City averages based on Newton market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,326 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $9,430 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.35x |
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 1892
5,889 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02465, West Newton, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,497 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,180 (70.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,158 (25.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 159 ( 3.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,222,628 |
| Average Home Value | $1,326,653 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,519
Single Family
4,340
Multi-Family
179
Businesses
311
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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 1892
5,889 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02465, West Newton, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,497 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,180 (70.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,158 (25.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 159 ( 3.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,222,628 |
| Average Home Value | $1,326,653 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,519
Single Family
4,340
Multi-Family
179
Businesses
311
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Ruth Cheng • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73451439