230 Amherst StEast OrangeNJ07018
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 230 Amherst St, East Orange, NJ, 07018 in East Orange offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 7%. DSCR 1.30 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $151,955 in additional property value over five years, with $5,066/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $164,850.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(714) | $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 | $3,206 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,701 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.87x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1930
6,534 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 07018, East Orange, NJ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,771 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,778 (20.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,825 (71.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,168 ( 8.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $342,735 |
| Average Home Value | $398,767 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,666
Single Family
5,230
Multi-Family
7,436
Businesses
723
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1930
6,534 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 07018, East Orange, NJ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,771 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,778 (20.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,825 (71.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,168 ( 8.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $342,735 |
| Average Home Value | $398,767 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,666
Single Family
5,230
Multi-Family
7,436
Businesses
723
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Shameeza Mohamed • Real
Mls Name: GSMLS
Mls ID: #3990405