135 Helen AveBuffaloNY14219
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeAt $124,900, 135 Helen Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14219 in Buffalo generates $970/mo in rent (9.32% yield) but nets only $136/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.73) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $34,508. Total projected return: $56,386.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.3% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $136 | $450 |
City averages based on Buffalo market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $970 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $784 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.24x |
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 1900
8,624 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 14219, Buffalo, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,769 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,323 (57.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,098 (36.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 348 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $208,872 |
| Average Home Value | $246,858 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,183
Single Family
4,524
Multi-Family
659
Businesses
448
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
- 2 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 1397 sft
- 3 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 860 sft
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 1900
8,624 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 14219, Buffalo, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,769 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,323 (57.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,098 (36.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 348 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $208,872 |
| Average Home Value | $246,858 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,183
Single Family
4,524
Multi-Family
659
Businesses
448
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
- 2 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 1397 sft
- 3 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 860 sft