1239 Mechanic StBethlehemPA18015



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowIf cash-on-cash performance is your primary filter, 1239 Mechanic St, Bethlehem, PA, 18015 in Bethlehem deserves attention. This $254,900 property earns $3,853/mo in rent, a 18.14% gross yield, and nets $2,183/mo after the $1,146/mo payment. DSCR 3.36 makes it one of the cleaner DSCR underwriting candidates Ziffy Mortgage sees in this market. Five-year appreciation of $70,424 compounds alongside $2,348/yr in yearly equity build, for a total cumulative return of $237,555.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 18.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $2,183 | $1,250 |
City averages based on Bethlehem market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,853 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,569 |
| DSCR Ratio | 2.46x |
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 1916
2,918 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18015, Bethlehem, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,043 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,114 (46.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,912 (45.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,017 ( 7.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $341,772 |
| Average Home Value | $434,739 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,231
Single Family
10,745
Multi-Family
1,486
Businesses
801



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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 1916
2,918 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18015, Bethlehem, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,043 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,114 (46.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,912 (45.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,017 ( 7.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $341,772 |
| Average Home Value | $434,739 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,231
Single Family
10,745
Multi-Family
1,486
Businesses
801
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