174 S 8th StColumbiaPA17512



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe 8.26% yield at 174 S 8th St, Columbia, PA, 17512 in Columbia is solid, but the $1,088/mo payment compresses net cash flow to $79/mo at $241,900. This is a tight-spread property, income covers debt, with little cushion. For investors who can optimise occupancy, the upside is real: 5% annual appreciation adds $66,833 by year five, and $2,228/yr in loan paydown builds equity. Ziffy Mortgage qualifies this via DSCR (1.53) without U.S. income documentation. Total projected return: $97,170.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $79 | $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 | $1,664 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,489 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.12x |
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 1900
3,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 17512, Columbia, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,931 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,842 (61.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,661 (33.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 428 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $285,458 |
| Average Home Value | $381,127 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,441
Single Family
6,816
Multi-Family
625
Businesses
439



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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 1900
3,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 17512, Columbia, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,931 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,842 (61.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,661 (33.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 428 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $285,458 |
| Average Home Value | $381,127 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,441
Single Family
6,816
Multi-Family
625
Businesses
439
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