239 Merritt AvePittsburghPA15227
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe 8.86% yield at 239 Merritt Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15227 in Pittsburgh is solid, but the $989/mo payment compresses net cash flow to $183/mo at $219,900. This is a tight-spread property, income covers debt, with little cushion. For investors who can optimise occupancy, the upside is real: 5% annual appreciation adds $60,754 by year five, and $2,025/yr in loan paydown builds equity. Ziffy Mortgage qualifies this via DSCR (1.64) without U.S. income documentation. Total projected return: $95,549.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.9% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $183 | $450 |
City averages based on Pittsburgh market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,624 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,353 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.20x |
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 1957
5,471 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 15227, Pittsburgh, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,462 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,539 (63.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,899 (29.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,024 ( 7.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $213,031 |
| Average Home Value | $254,568 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,233
Single Family
11,653
Multi-Family
1,580
Businesses
535
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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 1957
5,471 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 15227, Pittsburgh, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,462 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,539 (63.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,899 (29.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,024 ( 7.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $213,031 |
| Average Home Value | $254,568 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,233
Single Family
11,653
Multi-Family
1,580
Businesses
535
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Tara Sill • RE/MAX SELECT REALTY
Mls Name: WPMLS
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Mls ID: #1697990
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