202 Melrose PlRidgewoodNJ07450
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderSteady, low-maintenance, and fundable: 202 Melrose Pl, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450 in Ridgewood at $999,000. Rental yield 7.32%. The 7.32% yield and 1.36 DSCR put this right in the range Ziffy Mortgage approves for non-U.S. investors without W-2s or domestic credit. Appreciation at 5%/yr is projected to add $276,005 by year five, and $9,201/yr in principal reduction steadily grows the investor's stake. Total projected cumulative return: $316,550.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,031) | $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 | $6,090 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,723 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.91x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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 N/A
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 07450, Ridgewood, NJ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,007 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,760 (75.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,923 (21.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 324 ( 3.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $914,526 |
| Average Home Value | $1,042,080 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,904
Single Family
8,407
Multi-Family
497
Businesses
962
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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 N/A
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 07450, Ridgewood, NJ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,007 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,760 (75.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,923 (21.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 324 ( 3.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $914,526 |
| Average Home Value | $1,042,080 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,904
Single Family
8,407
Multi-Family
497
Businesses
962
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Mary Ellen O'Connell • Terrie O'Connor Realtors-Wyckoff
Mls Name: NJMLS
Mls ID: #25029868