253 Efner StBuffaloNY14201
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThis is a cash-flow-light asset: 253 Efner St, Buffalo, NY, 14201 in Buffalo, $175,000, 9.03% gross yield, $148/mo net income. Consider it a market-entry position, the $1,929/mo rent covers the $787/mo payment with a margin, and 5%/yr appreciation is projected to add $48,349 to the asset's value over five years. Ziffy Mortgage approves DSCR loans (coverage 2.45) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation. Consider a higher down payment to widen the monthly margin. Total projected return: $115,665.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $148 | $450 |
City averages based on Buffalo market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,929 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,099 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.76x |
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
1,023 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 14201, Buffalo, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,567 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,227 (16.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,405 (71.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 935 (12.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $335,827 |
| Average Home Value | $375,897 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,939
Single Family
3,595
Multi-Family
2,344
Businesses
453
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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
1,023 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 14201, Buffalo, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,567 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,227 (16.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,405 (71.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 935 (12.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $335,827 |
| Average Home Value | $375,897 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,939
Single Family
3,595
Multi-Family
2,344
Businesses
453
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: David Deynes • Keller Williams Realty WNY
Mls Name: NYSAMLSs
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Mls ID: #B1607250
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