1012 Merwin RdNew KensingtonPA15068
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowNot flashy, but dependably profitable, 1012 Merwin Rd, New Kensington, PA, 15068 in New Kensington is listed at $138,500 and delivers $1,320/mo in rent and $412/mo in net monthly cash flow. The 11.44% yield and 2.12 DSCR provide the underwriting comfort Ziffy Mortgage needs to approve a DSCR loan without W-2 or tax-return documentation. Projected 5% annual appreciation adds $38,265 over five years, and $1,276/yr in principal reduction supplements cash return. Total projected cumulative return: $79,308.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $412 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,320 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $852 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.55x |
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 1950
3.70 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 15068, New Kensington, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,454 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,876 (64.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,576 (24.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,002 (10.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $194,212 |
| Average Home Value | $234,679 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,104
Single Family
15,685
Multi-Family
1,419
Businesses
1,003
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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 1950
3.70 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 15068, New Kensington, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,454 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,876 (64.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,576 (24.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,002 (10.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $194,212 |
| Average Home Value | $234,679 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,104
Single Family
15,685
Multi-Family
1,419
Businesses
1,003
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Stephanie Brockhoff • REALTY ONE GROUP LANDMARK
Mls Name: WPMLS
Mls ID: #1716231