1522 N 16th StPhiladelphiaPA19121
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 1522 N 16th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19121 in Philadelphia the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 3.64%. The 3.64% gross yield on a $850,000 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $234,839 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (0.68) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $131,350.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,989) | $850 |
City averages based on Philadelphia market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,581 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,232 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.49x |
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 1915
8,712 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
8,712 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: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #PAPH2567030