252 Avalanche LnDrumsPA18222
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income252 Avalanche Ln, Drums, PA, 18222 in Drums earns a respectable 8.59% gross yield at $268,000, but after the $1,205/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $62/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.59) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $74,043 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $106,496.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $62 | $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 | $1,918 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,749 |
| 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 2007
0.29 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$1,100 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18222, Drums, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,237 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,341 (78.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 519 (12.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 377 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $276,287 |
| Average Home Value | $294,507 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,258
Single Family
4,165
Multi-Family
93
Businesses
165
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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 2007
0.29 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$1,100 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18222, Drums, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,237 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,341 (78.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 519 (12.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 377 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $276,287 |
| Average Home Value | $294,507 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,258
Single Family
4,165
Multi-Family
93
Businesses
165
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Rick Gaetano • Classic Properties - Mountaintop
Mls Name: Luzerne County AOR
Mls ID: #24-5608
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