142 Franklin AveLewesDE19958
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 142 Franklin Ave, Lewes, DE, 19958 in Lewes fits: $1,131,800, 3.17% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $312,695 in value within five years. Rental yield 3.17%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.45) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $10,424/yr in principal paydown and $312,695 in appreciation project a total return of $154,010.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,772) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Lewes market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,311 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,106 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.38x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1900
5,000 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$8 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 19958, Lewes, DE area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 23,534 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 14,199 (60.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,726 (11.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6,609 (28.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $533,378 |
| Average Home Value | $591,039 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
20,456
Single Family
20,000
Multi-Family
456
Businesses
993
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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 1900
5,000 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$8 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 19958, Lewes, DE area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 23,534 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 14,199 (60.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,726 (11.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6,609 (28.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $533,378 |
| Average Home Value | $591,039 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
20,456
Single Family
20,000
Multi-Family
456
Businesses
993
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices