251 Maple AveHersheyPA17033
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 5.87% gross rental yield, 251 Maple Ave, Hershey, PA, 17033 in Hershey is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $740,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $204,448 by year five, with $6,815/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.09) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $202,461.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,232) | $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 | $3,617 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,555 |
| 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.
Single Family
Built in 1939
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 17033, Hershey, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,195 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,764 (52.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,906 (40.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 525 ( 7.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $402,857 |
| Average Home Value | $456,595 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,172
Single Family
5,939
Multi-Family
1,233
Businesses
786
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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 1939
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 17033, Hershey, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,195 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,764 (52.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,906 (40.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 525 ( 7.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $402,857 |
| Average Home Value | $456,595 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,172
Single Family
5,939
Multi-Family
1,233
Businesses
786
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #PADA2056724