86 Washington AveNeedhamMA02492
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 86 Washington Ave, Needham, MA, 02492 in Needham is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.09%. The 5.09% gross yield at $1,325,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $366,073 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.94) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $327,491.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,728) | $350 |
City averages based on Needham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,623 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,824 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.72x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1949
10,106 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02492, Needham, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,404 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,183 (83.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 999 (13.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 222 ( 3.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,301,007 |
| Average Home Value | $1,338,050 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,513
Single Family
6,701
Multi-Family
812
Businesses
677
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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 1949
10,106 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02492, Needham, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,404 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,183 (83.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 999 (13.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 222 ( 3.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,301,007 |
| Average Home Value | $1,338,050 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,513
Single Family
6,701
Multi-Family
812
Businesses
677
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Alison Borrelli • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Mls Name: MLS PIN
Mls ID: #73435212