172 Columbia AveNorth PlainfieldNJ07060
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowDay-one income is the story at 172 Columbia Ave, North Plainfield, NJ, 07060 in North Plainfield. Priced at $539,999, it generates $4,546/mo in gross rent and $697/mo in net monthly cash flow, a 10.1% yield that comfortably supports the 1.87 DSCR needed for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 DSCR mortgage. Projected annual cash flow: $8,359. Five-year appreciation: $149,192. Equity from principal paydown: $4,973/yr. Total projected cumulative return: $251,818.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $697 | $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 | $4,546 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,634 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.25x |
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 1939
9,147 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 07060, Plainfield, NJ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,601 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,224 (39.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,742 (56.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 635 ( 4.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $460,913 |
| Average Home Value | $523,674 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,977
Single Family
11,780
Multi-Family
3,197
Businesses
1,199
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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 1939
9,147 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 07060, Plainfield, NJ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,601 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,224 (39.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,742 (56.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 635 ( 4.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $460,913 |
| Average Home Value | $523,674 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,977
Single Family
11,780
Multi-Family
3,197
Businesses
1,199
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Scott J. Gordon • Keller Williams Greater Brunswick
Mls Name: GSMLS
Mls ID: #3990350