1247 Palo Alto StPittsburghPA15212



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 1247 Palo Alto St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212 in Pittsburgh worth study. Rental yield 4.27%. The 4.27% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $775,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $214,118 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $2,755/mo partially offsets the $3,485/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.79 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $145,566.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.3% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,323) | $450 |
City averages based on Pittsburgh market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,755 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,770 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.58x |
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 1890
1,080 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 15212, Pittsburgh, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,745 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,535 (41.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,797 (43.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,413 (15.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $212,884 |
| Average Home Value | $259,418 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,175
Single Family
10,909
Multi-Family
3,266
Businesses
889



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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 1890
1,080 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 15212, Pittsburgh, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,745 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,535 (41.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,797 (43.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,413 (15.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $212,884 |
| Average Home Value | $259,418 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,175
Single Family
10,909
Multi-Family
3,266
Businesses
889
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