1417 Lorain AveBethlehemPA18018
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeAt $255,000, 1417 Lorain Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18018 in Bethlehem generates $1,819/mo in rent (8.56% yield) but nets only $148/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 (1.59) 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: $70,452. Total projected return: $106,655.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $148 | $1,250 |
City averages based on Bethlehem market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,819 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,570 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.16x |
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 1915
2,047 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18018, Bethlehem, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,541 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,833 (50.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,780 (43.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 928 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $290,745 |
| Average Home Value | $351,910 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,710
Single Family
11,730
Multi-Family
2,980
Businesses
1,144
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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 1915
2,047 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18018, Bethlehem, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,541 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,833 (50.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,780 (43.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 928 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $290,745 |
| Average Home Value | $351,910 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,710
Single Family
11,730
Multi-Family
2,980
Businesses
1,144
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Sean M. Mulrine • RE/MAX Real Estate
Mls Name: GLVR
Mls ID: #770026