1038 Barberry AveReadingPA19605



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowInvestors targeting immediate dollar income will find 1038 Barberry Ave, Reading, PA, 19605 in Reading hard to pass up. The 13.44% gross yield on a $137,000 purchase results in $1,534/mo in rent and $636/mo in net cash, well above the spread required for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR qualification (2.49). Annual cash flow of $7,635, five-year appreciation of $37,851, and $1,262/yr in equity build-up combine for a projected total cumulative return of $93,119.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 13.4% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $636 | $450 |
City averages based on Reading market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,534 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $843 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.82x |
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.
Manufactured
Built in 2023
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 19605, Reading, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,856 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,009 (79.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,489 (16.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 358 ( 4.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $270,423 |
| Average Home Value | $335,208 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,259
Single Family
8,072
Multi-Family
187
Businesses
711



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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


Manufactured
Built in 2023
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 19605, Reading, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,856 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,009 (79.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,489 (16.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 358 ( 4.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $270,423 |
| Average Home Value | $335,208 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,259
Single Family
8,072
Multi-Family
187
Businesses
711
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Listed by: Matthew Gantkowski • RE/MAX Of Reading
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #PABK2060812








