85 Brainerd Rd #Th7BostonMA02134
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 85 Brainerd Rd #Th7, Boston, MA, 02134 in Boston is capital appreciation. Rental yield 4.6%. The 4.6% gross yield at $1,099,900 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $303,882 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.85) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $242,774.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.6% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,320) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Boston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,216 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,495 |
| 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.
Townhouse
Built in 1986
1,900 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02134, Allston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,236 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,238 (11.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,202 (81.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 796 ( 7.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $686,040 |
| Average Home Value | $763,341 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,368
Single Family
2,497
Multi-Family
7,871
Businesses
687
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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
Townhouse
Built in 1986
1,900 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02134, Allston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,236 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,238 (11.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,202 (81.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 796 ( 7.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $686,040 |
| Average Home Value | $763,341 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,368
Single Family
2,497
Multi-Family
7,871
Businesses
687
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73492548