246 Lafayette AvePittsburghPA15214
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income246 Lafayette Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15214 in Pittsburgh earns a respectable 9.05% gross yield at $119,900, but after the $539/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $118/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.68) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $33,126 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $53,316.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $118 | $450 |
City averages based on Pittsburgh market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $904 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $738 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.22x |
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 1900
3,075 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 15214, Pittsburgh, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,767 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,618 (53.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,304 (34.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 845 (12.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $220,257 |
| Average Home Value | $258,647 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,599
Single Family
6,175
Multi-Family
424
Businesses
98
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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 1900
3,075 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 15214, Pittsburgh, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,767 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,618 (53.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,304 (34.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 845 (12.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $220,257 |
| Average Home Value | $258,647 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,599
Single Family
6,175
Multi-Family
424
Businesses
98
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Matthew Dingus • REALTY CO LLC
Mls Name: WPMLS
Mls ID: #1723136