229 W Fairview StBethlehemPA18018
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income229 W Fairview St, Bethlehem, PA, 18018 in Bethlehem earns a respectable 8.01% gross yield at $239,900, but after the $1,079/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $29/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.48) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $66,280 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $93,237.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $29 | $1,250 |
City averages based on Bethlehem market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,601 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,477 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.08x |
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 1920
1,568 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18018, Bethlehem, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,541 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,833 (50.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,780 (43.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 928 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $290,745 |
| Average Home Value | $351,910 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,710
Single Family
11,730
Multi-Family
2,980
Businesses
1,144
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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 1920
1,568 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18018, Bethlehem, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,541 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,833 (50.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,780 (43.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 928 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $290,745 |
| Average Home Value | $351,910 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,710
Single Family
11,730
Multi-Family
2,980
Businesses
1,144
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Sean P. Burke • Managed By Equinox Inc
Mls Name: GLVR
Mls ID: #772083