279 Front StPerth AmboyNJ08861
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe headline number at 279 Front St, Perth Amboy, NJ, 08861 in Perth Amboy is the 1.57 coverage ratio: rent of $3,316/mo versus a $2,113/mo debt payment on a $470,000 property. Rental yield 8.47%. That margin is what gives Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan the coverage it needs for a clean, fast approval, no W-2s, no U.S. residency. Appreciation at 5%/yr projects $129,852 by year five, with $4,329/yr in equity from paydown. Total projected cumulative return: $178,000.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(34) | $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 | $3,316 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,163 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.05x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1977
1,599 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 08861, Perth Amboy, NJ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,371 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,465 (33.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,239 (63.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 667 ( 3.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $422,443 |
| Average Home Value | $464,147 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,845
Single Family
13,515
Multi-Family
3,330
Businesses
1,269
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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
Townhouse
Built in 1977
1,599 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 08861, Perth Amboy, NJ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,371 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,465 (33.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,239 (63.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 667 ( 3.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $422,443 |
| Average Home Value | $464,147 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,845
Single Family
13,515
Multi-Family
3,330
Businesses
1,269
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Enrique Hernandez • PETRA BEST REALTY LLC
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