45 Dawson StreetSouth PortlandME04106
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowIf cash-on-cash performance is your primary filter, 45 Dawson Street, South Portland, ME, 04106 in South Portland deserves attention. This $165,000 property earns $2,746/mo in rent, a 19.97% gross yield, and nets $1,659/mo after the $742/mo payment. DSCR 3.70 makes it one of the cleaner DSCR underwriting candidates Ziffy Mortgage sees in this market. Five-year appreciation of $45,586 compounds alongside $1,520/yr in yearly equity build, for a total cumulative return of $169,694.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 20% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,659 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,746 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,021 |
| DSCR Ratio | 2.69x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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 1925
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 04106, South Portland, ME area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,146 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,500 (57.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,002 (38.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 644 ( 4.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $478,306 |
| Average Home Value | $555,106 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,561
Single Family
10,028
Multi-Family
2,533
Businesses
1,272
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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 1925
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 04106, South Portland, ME area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,146 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,500 (57.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,002 (38.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 644 ( 4.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $478,306 |
| Average Home Value | $555,106 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,561
Single Family
10,028
Multi-Family
2,533
Businesses
1,272
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices