185 Butler StreetSchenectadyNY12303



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowDay-one income is the story at 185 Butler Street, Schenectady, NY, 12303 in Schenectady. Priced at $274,000, it generates $2,330/mo in gross rent and $501/mo in net monthly cash flow, a 10.21% yield that comfortably supports the 1.89 DSCR needed for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 DSCR mortgage. Projected annual cash flow: $6,008. Five-year appreciation: $75,701. Equity from principal paydown: $2,524/yr. Total projected cumulative return: $136,714.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.2% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $501 | $450 |
City averages based on Schenectady market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,330 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,721 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.35x |
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 1952
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 12303, Schenectady, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,405 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,882 (66.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,717 (27.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 806 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $263,822 |
| Average Home Value | $316,506 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,409
Single Family
12,096
Multi-Family
313
Businesses
563



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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 1952
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 12303, Schenectady, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,405 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,882 (66.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,717 (27.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 806 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $263,822 |
| Average Home Value | $316,506 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,409
Single Family
12,096
Multi-Family
313
Businesses
563
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Listed by: Leanne M McCarty • Bird Realty
Mls Name: Global MLS
Mls ID: #202519620








