12 Fainwood Cir #2CambridgeMA02139
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 12 Fainwood Cir #2, Cambridge, MA, 02139 in Cambridge the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 0%. The 0% gross yield on a $945,500 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $261,224 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (0.00) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 0% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $0 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
Condo
Built in 1916
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02139, Cambridge, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,981 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,615 (27.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,270 (66.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,096 ( 6.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,225,449 |
| Average Home Value | $1,311,567 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,576
Single Family
6,039
Multi-Family
9,537
Businesses
1,538
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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
Condo
Built in 1916
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 02139, Cambridge, MA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,981 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,615 (27.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,270 (66.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,096 ( 6.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,225,449 |
| Average Home Value | $1,311,567 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,576
Single Family
6,039
Multi-Family
9,537
Businesses
1,538
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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