205 Carter StOld ForgePA18518
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingSteady, low-maintenance, and fundable: 205 Carter St, Old Forge, PA, 18518 in Old Forge at $255,000. Rental yield 6.59%. The 6.59% yield and 1.22 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 $70,452 by year five, and $2,349/yr in principal reduction steadily grows the investor's stake. Total projected cumulative return: $79,691.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(271) | $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 | $1,400 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,570 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.89x |
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
0.28 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18518, Old Forge, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,227 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,570 (60.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,253 (29.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 404 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $197,125 |
| Average Home Value | $245,108 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,012
Single Family
3,982
Multi-Family
30
Businesses
220
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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
0.28 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18518, Old Forge, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,227 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,570 (60.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,253 (29.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 404 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $197,125 |
| Average Home Value | $245,108 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,012
Single Family
3,982
Multi-Family
30
Businesses
220
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Thomas Meyer • Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Preferred Properties
Mls Name: Luzerne County AOR
Mls ID: #25-4022