225 Dauphin StLancasterPA17602
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 225 Dauphin St, Lancaster, PA, 17602 in Lancaster is narrow, $196/mo net on $1,307/mo rent after the $762/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $169,500 with a 9.25% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($46,830 over five years) and $1,561/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.72 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $77,187.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.3% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $196 | $450 |
City averages based on Lancaster market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,307 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,043 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.25x |
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 1900
1,307 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 17602, Lancaster, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,730 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,881 (50.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,451 (43.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,398 ( 6.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $317,822 |
| Average Home Value | $353,635 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,755
Single Family
17,487
Multi-Family
2,268
Businesses
1,375
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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 1900
1,307 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 17602, Lancaster, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,730 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,881 (50.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,451 (43.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,398 ( 6.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $317,822 |
| Average Home Value | $353,635 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,755
Single Family
17,487
Multi-Family
2,268
Businesses
1,375
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #PALA2083910