161 S 1st StLehightonPA18235
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 161 S 1st St, Lehighton, PA, 18235 in Lehighton worth modelling. At $119,900 with a 9.56% gross yield, the $955/mo rent leaves $87/mo after the $539/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.77 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $33,126 by year five; $1,104/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $51,684.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $87 | $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 | $955 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $820 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.16x |
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 1925
2,178 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18235, Lehighton, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,755 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,097 (69.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,834 (20.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 824 ( 9.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $250,968 |
| Average Home Value | $281,967 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,073
Single Family
7,825
Multi-Family
248
Businesses
562
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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 1925
2,178 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18235, Lehighton, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,755 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,097 (69.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,834 (20.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 824 ( 9.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $250,968 |
| Average Home Value | $281,967 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,073
Single Family
7,825
Multi-Family
248
Businesses
562
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: David Keller • Realty World - Tom Hart Realty
Mls Name: PMAR
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Mls ID: #PM-121980
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