2157 E Birch StPhiladelphiaPA19134
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowThis Philadelphia rental at 2157 E Birch St, Philadelphia, PA, 19134 sits in the solid-income band: 10.11% gross yield, $2,233/mo rent, $497/mo net after the $1,192/mo debt service, DSCR 1.87. Entry price of $265,000 is well-calibrated for the income it produces. Ziffy Mortgage finances this type of asset on rental income alone, no tax returns, no U.S. credit profile. Projected five-year appreciation of $73,215 and $2,441/yr in principal reduction bring total cumulative return to $132,847.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.1% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $497 | $850 |
City averages based on Philadelphia market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,233 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,631 |
| 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.
Townhouse
Built in 2025
644 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 19134, Philadelphia, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,420 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,383 (42.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,891 (44.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,146 (12.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $179,001 |
| Average Home Value | $210,097 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
22,337
Single Family
21,546
Multi-Family
791
Businesses
1,864
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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
Townhouse
Built in 2025
644 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 19134, Philadelphia, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,420 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,383 (42.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,891 (44.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,146 (12.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $179,001 |
| Average Home Value | $210,097 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
22,337
Single Family
21,546
Multi-Family
791
Businesses
1,864
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Christopher Somers • KW Empower
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #PAPH2555704