2209 S Melrose LnBethlehemPA18015



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestment property for sale in Bethlehem at 2209 S Melrose Ln, Bethlehem, PA, 18015 projects strong ROI of 1.14%. Rental yield 1.79%. With 5% annual appreciation, the property builds $965,604 in value over five years. Equity growth combined delivers a projected five-year ROI of 19.43%, translating into $191,831 in total cumulative return on $987,338 invested capital. You can finance this property with Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which leverages the property’s income for qualification rather than your personal income.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 1.8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(17,699) | $1,250 |
City averages based on Bethlehem market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,203 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $21,512 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.24x |
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
5.31 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18015, Bethlehem, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,043 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,114 (46.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,912 (45.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,017 ( 7.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $341,772 |
| Average Home Value | $434,739 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,231
Single Family
10,745
Multi-Family
1,486
Businesses
801



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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
5.31 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18015, Bethlehem, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,043 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,114 (46.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,912 (45.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,017 ( 7.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $341,772 |
| Average Home Value | $434,739 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,231
Single Family
10,745
Multi-Family
1,486
Businesses
801
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Listed by: Nancy W. Ahlum • Dorey, Carol C Real Estate
Mls Name: GLVR
Mls ID: #766723








