126 Academy RdClifton HeightsPA19018
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 126 Academy Rd, Clifton Heights, PA, 19018 in Clifton Heights is narrow, $70/mo net on $1,708/mo rent after the $1,124/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $250,000 with a 8.2% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($69,070 over five years) and $2,303/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.52 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $99,733.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.2% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $70 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,708 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,539 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.11x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1947
1,307 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 19018, Clifton Heights, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,386 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,233 (60.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,609 (34.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 544 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $238,445 |
| Average Home Value | $293,760 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,056
Single Family
8,391
Multi-Family
1,665
Businesses
492
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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
Townhouse
Built in 1947
1,307 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 19018, Clifton Heights, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,386 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,233 (60.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,609 (34.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 544 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $238,445 |
| Average Home Value | $293,760 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,056
Single Family
8,391
Multi-Family
1,665
Businesses
492
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Pete Sekhawat • VRA Realty
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #PADE2102168