1501 Chew StAllentownPA18102
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 1501 Chew St, Allentown, PA, 18102 in Allentown at $589,000, 3.2% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 3.2%. The $1,569/mo rent partially funds the $2,649/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $162,730 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.59) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $76,880.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,291) | $850 |
City averages based on Allentown market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,569 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,625 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.43x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1910
2,178 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18102, Allentown, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,563 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,593 (28.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,439 (63.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,531 ( 7.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $164,165 |
| Average Home Value | $238,586 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,707
Single Family
13,781
Multi-Family
3,926
Businesses
1,010
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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
Townhouse
Built in 1910
2,178 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18102, Allentown, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,563 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,593 (28.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,439 (63.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,531 ( 7.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $164,165 |
| Average Home Value | $238,586 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,707
Single Family
13,781
Multi-Family
3,926
Businesses
1,010
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Joshua Schoenberger • EXP Realty LLC
Mls Name: GLVR
Mls ID: #760090