148 Lafayette StDoylestownPA18901
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestors who prioritise long-run asset value over immediate income should consider 148 Lafayette St, Doylestown, PA, 18901 in Doylestown. Rental yield 4.55%. At $985,000 with 4.55% gross yield, current distributions are modest, but the 5% appreciation rate projects $272,137 in new equity by year five, complemented by $9,072/yr in principal paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.84) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without W-2s or domestic credit. Total projected five-year cumulative return: $199,956.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,721) | $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 | $3,733 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,063 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.62x |
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 1871
9,235 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18901, Doylestown, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,001 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,045 (67.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,397 (28.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 559 ( 4.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $627,675 |
| Average Home Value | $673,434 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,994
Single Family
9,878
Multi-Family
2,116
Businesses
1,814
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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 1871
9,235 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18901, Doylestown, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,001 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,045 (67.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,397 (28.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 559 ( 4.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $627,675 |
| Average Home Value | $673,434 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,994
Single Family
9,878
Multi-Family
2,116
Businesses
1,814
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Meg Roth • Class-Harlan Real Estate, LLC
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #PABU2105218