1521 Fontain StPhiladelphiaPA19121
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income1521 Fontain St, Philadelphia, PA, 19121 in Philadelphia earns a respectable 8.1% gross yield at $224,500, but after the $1,009/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $44/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.50) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $62,025 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $88,348.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $44 | $850 |
City averages based on Philadelphia market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,515 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,382 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.10x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1915
975 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 19121, Philadelphia, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,411 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,668 (21.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,058 (61.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,685 (17.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $279,940 |
| Average Home Value | $308,210 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,838
Single Family
14,715
Multi-Family
5,123
Businesses
745
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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 1915
975 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 19121, Philadelphia, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,411 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,668 (21.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,058 (61.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,685 (17.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $279,940 |
| Average Home Value | $308,210 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,838
Single Family
14,715
Multi-Family
5,123
Businesses
745
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Sharyn Soliman • Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #PAPH2284282