1209 Congress StreetSchenectadyNY12303
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 1209 Congress Street, Schenectady, NY, 12303 in Schenectady at $685,000, 2.91% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 2.91%. The $1,661/mo rent partially funds the $3,080/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $189,253 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.54) 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: $73,760.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,914) | $450 |
City averages based on Schenectady market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,661 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,302 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.39x |
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 6.0% rate / 30-yr fixed, 30% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Multi Family
Built in 1984
0.31 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 12303, Schenectady, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,405 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,882 (66.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,717 (27.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 806 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $263,822 |
| Average Home Value | $316,506 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,409
Single Family
12,096
Multi-Family
313
Businesses
563
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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 1984
0.31 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 12303, Schenectady, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,405 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,882 (66.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,717 (27.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 806 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $263,822 |
| Average Home Value | $316,506 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,409
Single Family
12,096
Multi-Family
313
Businesses
563
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Bryan Permaul • Coldwell Banker Prime Properties
Mls Name: Global MLS
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