1198 W Mountain Lake DrWilkes BarrePA18702
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 1198 W Mountain Lake Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18702 in Wilkes Barre at $324,900, 5.78% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 5.78%. The $1,564/mo rent partially funds the $1,540/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $89,764 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.02) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $81,296.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.8% | 7.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(648) | $450 |
City averages based on Wilkes Barre market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
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 | $1,564 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,079 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.75x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, book time with your loan officer →
Estimates assume 6.5% rate / 30-yr fixed, 25% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Single Family
Built in 1957
0.85 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18702, Wilkes Barre, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,946 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,120 (45.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,214 (41.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,612 (13.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $141,753 |
| Average Home Value | $186,249 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,771
Single Family
16,005
Multi-Family
1,766
Businesses
1,484
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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
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Mls Name: Luzerne County AOR
Mls ID: #26-4894
