1653 Cotton StReadingPA19606



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowInvestors who value predictability will appreciate 1653 Cotton St, Reading, PA, 19606 in Reading. At $158,500 it earns $1,420/mo in rent and distributes $381/mo to the owner after the $713/mo payment, a consistent 10.75% yield. DSCR 1.99 clears Ziffy Mortgage's income-only underwriting standard. Over five years, 5% annual appreciation adds $43,791 in value; $1,460/yr in principal paydown compounds ownership stake. Total projected return: $84,915.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.8% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $381 | $450 |
City averages based on Reading market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,420 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $976 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.46x |
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 1900
1,306 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 19606, Reading, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,673 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,127 (75.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,972 (20.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 574 ( 3.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $290,366 |
| Average Home Value | $311,369 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,932
Single Family
13,150
Multi-Family
782
Businesses
612



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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 1900
1,306 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 19606, Reading, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,673 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,127 (75.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,972 (20.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 574 ( 3.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $290,366 |
| Average Home Value | $311,369 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,932
Single Family
13,150
Multi-Family
782
Businesses
612
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Listed by: Trent Stauffer • Bold Realty
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #PABK2063724








