Caroline Plan, Bethany Glen 55+ VillasEllicott CityMD21042
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at Caroline Plan, Bethany Glen 55+ Villas, Ellicott City, MD, 21042 in Ellicott City the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 5.99%. The 5.99% gross yield on a $684,990 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $189,250 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (1.11) 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: $205,805.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(840) | $1,200 |
City averages based on Ellicott City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,420 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,988 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.86x |
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 2025
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 21042, Ellicott City, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,992 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,227 (82.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,268 (14.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 497 ( 3.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $766,672 |
| Average Home Value | $819,079 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,523
Single Family
14,161
Multi-Family
1,362
Businesses
933
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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 2025
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 21042, Ellicott City, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,992 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,227 (82.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,268 (14.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 497 ( 3.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $766,672 |
| Average Home Value | $819,079 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,523
Single Family
14,161
Multi-Family
1,362
Businesses
933
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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