79 School St #3LowellMA01854
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 79 School St #3, Lowell, MA, 01854 in Lowell the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 4.63%. The 4.63% gross yield on a $565,000 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $156,099 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (0.86) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $125,651.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,381) | $420 |
City averages based on Lowell market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,180 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,336 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.65x |
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.
Condo
Built in 2025
0.39 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 01854, Lowell, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,420 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,818 (36.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,980 (57.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 622 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $450,414 |
| Average Home Value | $547,231 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,032
Single Family
7,130
Multi-Family
2,902
Businesses
460
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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 2025
0.39 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 01854, Lowell, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,420 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,818 (36.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,980 (57.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 622 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $450,414 |
| Average Home Value | $547,231 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,032
Single Family
7,130
Multi-Family
2,902
Businesses
460
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Kelty Agnew • RE/MAX Innovative Properties
Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73441620