88 Howard AveBostonMA02125
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 88 Howard Ave, Boston, MA, 02125 in Boston at $1,725,000, 3.67% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 3.67%. The $5,279/mo rent partially funds the $7,757/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $476,586 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.68) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $294,993.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,594) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Boston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,279 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $10,186 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.52x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1900
6,566 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02125, Boston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,153 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,132 (27.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,619 (63.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,402 ( 9.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $730,658 |
| Average Home Value | $783,180 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,667
Single Family
5,015
Multi-Family
8,652
Businesses
562
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1900
6,566 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02125, Boston, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,153 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,132 (27.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,619 (63.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,402 ( 9.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $730,658 |
| Average Home Value | $783,180 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,667
Single Family
5,015
Multi-Family
8,652
Businesses
562
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices