228 Lavina AvePittsburghPA15216



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThis Pittsburgh rental at 228 Lavina Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216 sits in the solid-income band: 9.61% gross yield, $1,496/mo rent, $290/mo net after the $895/mo debt service, DSCR 1.67. Entry price of $199,000 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 $54,980 and $1,833/yr in principal reduction bring total cumulative return to $88,122.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $290 | $450 |
City averages based on Pittsburgh market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,496 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,225 |
| 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.
Single Family
Built in 1928
4,356 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 15216, Pittsburgh, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,786 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,370 (54.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,399 (37.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,017 ( 8.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $237,724 |
| Average Home Value | $301,735 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,010
Single Family
9,225
Multi-Family
1,785
Businesses
529



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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 1928
4,356 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 15216, Pittsburgh, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,786 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,370 (54.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,399 (37.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,017 ( 8.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $237,724 |
| Average Home Value | $301,735 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,010
Single Family
9,225
Multi-Family
1,785
Businesses
529
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Listed by: Jane Doyle • BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY
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