231 Center StBuffaloNY14218
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 231 Center St, Buffalo, NY, 14218 in Buffalo at $193,000, 4.64% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 4.64%. The $963/mo rent partially funds the $868/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $53,322 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.11) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $52,636.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(700) | $450 |
City averages based on Buffalo market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $963 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,212 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.79x |
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 1910
3,301 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 14218, Buffalo, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,985 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,770 (47.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,322 (43.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 893 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $172,099 |
| Average Home Value | $247,349 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,218
Single Family
7,214
Multi-Family
1,004
Businesses
438
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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 1910
3,301 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 14218, Buffalo, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,985 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,770 (47.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,322 (43.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 893 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $172,099 |
| Average Home Value | $247,349 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,218
Single Family
7,214
Multi-Family
1,004
Businesses
438
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Listed by: Eric Crumpton • Red Door Real Estate WNY LLC
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