Light St HOMESITE 259BaltimoreMD21230
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find Light St HOMESITE 259, Baltimore, MD, 21230 in Baltimore worth study. Rental yield 4.9%. The 4.9% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $588,271, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $162,528 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $2,400/mo partially offsets the $2,645/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.91 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $133,773.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,399) | $850 |
City averages based on Baltimore market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,400 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,565 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.67x |
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 2024
645 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$140 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 21230, Baltimore, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,297 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,217 (40.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,114 (44.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,966 (14.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $366,297 |
| Average Home Value | $389,487 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,842
Single Family
14,501
Multi-Family
4,341
Businesses
1,495
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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 2024
645 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$140 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 21230, Baltimore, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,297 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,217 (40.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,114 (44.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,966 (14.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $366,297 |
| Average Home Value | $389,487 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,842
Single Family
14,501
Multi-Family
4,341
Businesses
1,495
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices