205 W Broad St #207BethlehemPA18018
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play205 W Broad St #207, Bethlehem, PA, 18018 in Bethlehem is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 3.25%. At $890,000 with a 3.25% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $245,891 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.60) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $118,841.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,420) | $1,250 |
City averages based on Bethlehem market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,412 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,478 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.44x |
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 1860
6,011 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18018, Bethlehem, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,541 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,833 (50.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,780 (43.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 928 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $290,745 |
| Average Home Value | $351,910 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,710
Single Family
11,730
Multi-Family
2,980
Businesses
1,144
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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 1860
6,011 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18018, Bethlehem, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,541 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,833 (50.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,780 (43.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 928 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $290,745 |
| Average Home Value | $351,910 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,710
Single Family
11,730
Multi-Family
2,980
Businesses
1,144
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jason P. Freeby • Freeby Lai Real Estate
Mls Name: GLVR
Mls ID: #763047