142 Spruce StAthensPA18810
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play142 Spruce St, Athens, PA, 18810 in Athens is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 4.85%. At $400,000 with a 4.85% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $110,513 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.90) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $85,294.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,044) | $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 | $1,618 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,503 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.65x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1991
10,018 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18810, Athens, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,752 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,666 (60.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 874 (31.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 212 ( 7.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $219,845 |
| Average Home Value | $247,470 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,661
Single Family
2,452
Multi-Family
209
Businesses
140
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1991
10,018 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18810, Athens, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,752 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,666 (60.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 874 (31.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 212 ( 7.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $219,845 |
| Average Home Value | $247,470 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,661
Single Family
2,452
Multi-Family
209
Businesses
140
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Sam Vergason • Howard Hanna At Home Realty
Mls Name: Northern Mountains of Pennsylvania MLS
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Mls ID: #31721715
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