24 Emerald DrThroopPA18512
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 24 Emerald Dr, Throop, PA, 18512 in Throop is narrow, $84/mo net on $2,966/mo rent after the $1,978/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $439,900 with a 8.09% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($121,536 over five years) and $4,052/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.50 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $172,892.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $84 | $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 | $2,966 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,708 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.10x |
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 2005
0.39 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18512, Scranton, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,005 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,479 (57.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,902 (31.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 624 (10.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $240,596 |
| Average Home Value | $276,842 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,607
Single Family
5,552
Multi-Family
55
Businesses
611
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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 2005
0.39 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18512, Scranton, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,005 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,479 (57.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,902 (31.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 624 (10.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $240,596 |
| Average Home Value | $276,842 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,607
Single Family
5,552
Multi-Family
55
Businesses
611
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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Mls Name: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #SC260450