18 E Forest AvePittsburghPA15202



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowIf cash-on-cash performance is your primary filter, 18 E Forest Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15202 in Pittsburgh deserves attention. This $237,500 property earns $2,218/mo in rent, a 11.2% gross yield, and nets $504/mo after the $1,068/mo payment. DSCR 2.08 makes it one of the cleaner DSCR underwriting candidates Ziffy Mortgage sees in this market. Five-year appreciation of $65,617 compounds alongside $2,187/yr in yearly equity build, for a total cumulative return of $123,637.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.2% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $504 | $450 |
City averages based on Pittsburgh market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,218 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,619 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.37x |
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 1920
4,800 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 15202, Pittsburgh, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,498 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,845 (46.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,763 (45.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 890 ( 8.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $245,407 |
| Average Home Value | $324,347 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,073
Single Family
7,342
Multi-Family
2,731
Businesses
485



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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 1920
4,800 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 15202, Pittsburgh, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,498 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,845 (46.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,763 (45.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 890 ( 8.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $245,407 |
| Average Home Value | $324,347 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,073
Single Family
7,342
Multi-Family
2,731
Businesses
485
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