144 Niss AveEphrataPA17522
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThis Ephrata rental at 144 Niss Ave, Ephrata, PA, 17522 sits in the solid-income band: 9.52% gross yield, $2,142/mo rent, $373/mo net after the $1,214/mo debt service, DSCR 1.76. Entry price of $270,000 is well-calibrated for the income it produces. Ziffy Mortgage finances this type of asset on rental income alone, no tax returns, no U.S. credit profile. Projected five-year appreciation of $74,596 and $2,487/yr in principal reduction bring total cumulative return to $126,845.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $373 | $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 | $2,142 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,662 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.29x |
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 1991
4,792 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 17522, Ephrata, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,539 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,086 (67.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,032 (29.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 421 ( 3.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $324,829 |
| Average Home Value | $393,887 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,293
Single Family
12,978
Multi-Family
315
Businesses
1,014
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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 1991
4,792 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 17522, Ephrata, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,539 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,086 (67.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,032 (29.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 421 ( 3.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $324,829 |
| Average Home Value | $393,887 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,293
Single Family
12,978
Multi-Family
315
Businesses
1,014
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Katie Marinacci • Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #PALA2077020