78 Thorndike StFitchburgMA01420



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderSteady, low-maintenance, and fundable: 78 Thorndike St, Fitchburg, MA, 01420 in Fitchburg at $399,900. Rental yield 7.72%. The 7.72% yield and 1.43 DSCR put this right in the range Ziffy Mortgage approves for non-U.S. investors without W-2s or domestic credit. Appreciation at 5%/yr is projected to add $110,485 by year five, and $3,683/yr in principal reduction steadily grows the investor's stake. Total projected cumulative return: $151,561.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.7% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(9) | $450 |
City averages based on Fitchburg market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,572 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,422 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.06x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1900
0.42 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 01420, Fitchburg, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,790 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,726 (49.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,837 (44.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,227 ( 6.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $373,021 |
| Average Home Value | $413,902 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,414
Single Family
14,284
Multi-Family
2,130
Businesses
1,215



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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 1900
0.42 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 01420, Fitchburg, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,790 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,726 (49.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,837 (44.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,227 ( 6.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $373,021 |
| Average Home Value | $413,902 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,414
Single Family
14,284
Multi-Family
2,130
Businesses
1,215
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