221 North Ave EastCranfordNJ07016
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play221 North Ave East, Cranford, NJ, 07016 in Cranford is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 4.94%. At $1,148,900 with a 4.94% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $317,420 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.92) 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: $217,981.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,456) | $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 | $4,733 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,732 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.61x |
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
9,583 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 07016, Cranford, NJ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,435 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,913 (73.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,147 (22.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 375 ( 4.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $669,813 |
| Average Home Value | $714,383 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,068
Single Family
7,997
Multi-Family
1,071
Businesses
960
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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
9,583 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 07016, Cranford, NJ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,435 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,913 (73.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,147 (22.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 375 ( 4.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $669,813 |
| Average Home Value | $714,383 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,068
Single Family
7,997
Multi-Family
1,071
Businesses
960
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: GSMLS
Mls ID: #4013430