104 Shepard AveBuffaloNY14217
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThis Buffalo rental at 104 Shepard Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14217 sits in the solid-income band: 9.52% gross yield, $2,206/mo rent, $349/mo net after the $1,250/mo debt service, DSCR 1.76. Entry price of $278,000 is well-calibrated for the income it produces. Ziffy Mortgage finances this type of asset on rental income alone, no tax returns, no U.S. credit profile. Projected five-year appreciation of $76,806 and $2,560/yr in principal reduction bring total cumulative return to $128,536.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.5% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $349 | $450 |
City averages based on Buffalo market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,206 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,746 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.26x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1928
3,463 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 14217, Buffalo, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,235 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,827 (60.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,737 (33.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 671 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $217,432 |
| Average Home Value | $309,655 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,196
Single Family
8,784
Multi-Family
1,412
Businesses
685
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1928
3,463 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 14217, Buffalo, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,235 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,827 (60.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,737 (33.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 671 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $217,432 |
| Average Home Value | $309,655 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,196
Single Family
8,784
Multi-Family
1,412
Businesses
685
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Lynne M Logan • Howard Hanna WNY Inc.
Mls Name: NYSAMLSs
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