1531 Blackrock RdSwarthmorePA19081
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeSolid fundamentals define the investment case at 1531 Blackrock Rd, Swarthmore, PA, 19081 in Swarthmore: $3,076/mo in rent, $402/mo in net income, 9.05% gross yield, 1.68 DSCR, all at $408,000. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage qualifies using the property's income alone, clearing approval without U.S. residency or credit. Five-year equity from $112,723 in appreciation and $3,758/yr in principal paydown projects total cumulative return of $181,257.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $402 | $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 | $3,076 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,511 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.22x |
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 1957
4,792 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 19081, Swarthmore, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,022 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,970 (73.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 895 (22.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 157 ( 3.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $448,911 |
| Average Home Value | $480,513 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,661
Single Family
3,038
Multi-Family
623
Businesses
271
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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 1957
4,792 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 19081, Swarthmore, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,022 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,970 (73.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 895 (22.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 157 ( 3.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $448,911 |
| Average Home Value | $480,513 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,661
Single Family
3,038
Multi-Family
623
Businesses
271
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jim Rice • Real of Pennsylvania
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #PADE2099632