78 Mellen Street #2PortlandME04101
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 78 Mellen Street #2, Portland, ME, 04101 in Portland is narrow, $181/mo net on $2,295/mo rent after the $1,506/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $335,000 with a 8.22% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($92,554 over five years) and $3,085/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.52 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $138,889.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.2% | 3.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $181 | $850 |
City averages based on Portland market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,295 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,981 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.16x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1890
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 04101, Portland, ME area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,171 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,282 (18.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,386 (68.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,503 (12.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $674,868 |
| Average Home Value | $777,521 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,405
Single Family
5,062
Multi-Family
6,343
Businesses
2,534
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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 1890
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 04101, Portland, ME area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,171 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,282 (18.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,386 (68.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,503 (12.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $674,868 |
| Average Home Value | $777,521 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,405
Single Family
5,062
Multi-Family
6,343
Businesses
2,534
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices