84 Prospect St #101SomervilleMA02143
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 84 Prospect St #101, Somerville, MA, 02143 in Somerville the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 4.71%. The 4.71% gross yield on a $785,450 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $217,005 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (0.87) 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: $178,037.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.7% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,868) | $1,300 |
City averages based on Somerville market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,083 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,638 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.66x |
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
8,000 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02143, Somerville, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,389 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,740 (27.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,653 (64.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 996 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $980,543 |
| Average Home Value | $1,088,768 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,608
Single Family
6,984
Multi-Family
4,624
Businesses
915
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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
8,000 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02143, Somerville, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,389 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,740 (27.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,653 (64.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 996 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $980,543 |
| Average Home Value | $1,088,768 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,608
Single Family
6,984
Multi-Family
4,624
Businesses
915
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jennifer Dube • Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73452296