253 Helm LaneBay ShoreNY11706



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderSteady, low-maintenance, and fundable: 253 Helm Lane, Bay Shore, NY, 11706 in Bay Shore at $999,000. Rental yield 7.08%. The 7.08% yield and 1.31 DSCR put this right in the range Ziffy Mortgage approves for non-U.S. investors without W-2s or domestic credit. Appreciation at 5%/yr is projected to add $276,005 by year five, and $9,201/yr in principal reduction steadily grows the investor's stake. Total projected cumulative return: $331,190.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(773) | $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 | $5,898 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,274 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.94x |
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 1977
4,356 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 11706, Bay Shore, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 22,234 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,850 (62.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,335 (28.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,049 ( 9.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $544,434 |
| Average Home Value | $584,595 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,990
Single Family
16,395
Multi-Family
1,595
Businesses
1,907



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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 1977
4,356 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 11706, Bay Shore, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 22,234 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,850 (62.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,335 (28.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,049 ( 9.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $544,434 |
| Average Home Value | $584,595 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,990
Single Family
16,395
Multi-Family
1,595
Businesses
1,907
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