178 Elephant Rd APT A6DublinPA18917
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 178 Elephant Rd APT A6, Dublin, PA, 18917 in Dublin is narrow, $128/mo net on $1,602/mo rent after the $1,011/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $224,900 with a 8.55% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($62,136 over five years) and $2,071/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.58 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $93,951.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $128 | $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 | $1,602 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,384 |
| 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.
Condo
Built in 1985
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18917, Dublin, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,003 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 493 (49.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 462 (46.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 48 ( 4.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $439,372 |
| Average Home Value | $447,819 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,004
Single Family
974
Multi-Family
30
Businesses
122
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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
Condo
Built in 1985
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18917, Dublin, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,003 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 493 (49.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 462 (46.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 48 ( 4.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $439,372 |
| Average Home Value | $447,819 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,004
Single Family
974
Multi-Family
30
Businesses
122
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Alexandra Ponente • Homestarr Realty
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #PABU2108050