138 Oak CirLake ArielPA18436
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 138 Oak Cir, Lake Ariel, PA, 18436 in Lake Ariel is narrow, $160/mo net on $2,356/mo rent after the $1,388/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $308,750 with a 9.16% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($85,302 over five years) and $2,844/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.70 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $128,673.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.2% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $160 | $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 | $2,356 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,073 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.14x |
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 1987
0.38 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$2,070 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18436, Lake Ariel, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,451 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,822 (51.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 780 ( 8.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,849 (40.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $267,562 |
| Average Home Value | $337,879 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,470
Single Family
7,470
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
181
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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 1987
0.38 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$2,070 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18436, Lake Ariel, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,451 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,822 (51.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 780 ( 8.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,849 (40.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $267,562 |
| Average Home Value | $337,879 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,470
Single Family
7,470
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
181
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Heather L Meagher • RE/MAX Best
Mls Name: PWAR
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Mls ID: #PW250325
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