227 Refuge CirDrumsPA18222
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 227 Refuge Cir, Drums, PA, 18222 in Drums is narrow, $170/mo net on $3,270/mo rent after the $1,956/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $435,000 with a 9.02% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($120,182 over five years) and $4,006/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.67 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $192,643.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $170 | $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 | $3,270 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,677 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.22x |
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.
Condo
Built in 2008
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18222, Drums, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,237 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,341 (78.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 519 (12.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 377 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $276,287 |
| Average Home Value | $294,507 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,258
Single Family
4,165
Multi-Family
93
Businesses
165
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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
Condo
Built in 2008
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18222, Drums, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,237 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,341 (78.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 519 (12.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 377 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $276,287 |
| Average Home Value | $294,507 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,258
Single Family
4,165
Multi-Family
93
Businesses
165
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Cheryl Roman • Lewith & Freeman, Drums
Mls Name: Luzerne County AOR
Mls ID: #26-376