261 Smith RoadSalemNY12865
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 261 Smith Road, Salem, NY, 12865 in Salem worth modelling. At $253,105 with a 8.51% gross yield, the $2,167/mo rent leaves $105/mo after the $1,138/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.90 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $69,928 by year five; $2,331/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $127,225.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $105 | $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 | $2,167 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,589 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.36x |
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 1965
0.66 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 12865, Salem, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,742 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,143 (65.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 229 (13.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 370 (21.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $205,992 |
| Average Home Value | $331,721 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,312
Single Family
1,312
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
76
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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 1965
0.66 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 12865, Salem, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,742 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,143 (65.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 229 (13.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 370 (21.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $205,992 |
| Average Home Value | $331,721 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,312
Single Family
1,312
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
76
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jolene Thomas • PennyDot Realty
Mls Name: Global MLS
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Mls ID: #202518732
Disclaimer: IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Judy Moriarty, Zillow, Inc., Corp. Broker