281 S 18Th StNewarkNJ07103
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderCapital preservation and steady income define 281 S 18Th St, Newark, NJ, 07103 in Newark. Rental yield 7.84%. The 1.45 coverage passes Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR threshold for non-U.S. residents. Five-year appreciation of $110,485 and $3,683/yr in principal reduction project total return of $137,929.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.8% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(238) | $1,250 |
City averages based on Newark market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,612 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,691 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.97x |
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 1919
1,742 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 07103, Newark, NJ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,635 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,562 (16.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,462 (73.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,611 (10.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $343,782 |
| Average Home Value | $411,663 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,815
Single Family
7,659
Multi-Family
4,156
Businesses
947



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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 1919
1,742 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 07103, Newark, NJ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,635 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,562 (16.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,462 (73.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,611 (10.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $343,782 |
| Average Home Value | $411,663 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,815
Single Family
7,659
Multi-Family
4,156
Businesses
947
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Listed by: Wilson Merchan • Merchan Team Realty Llc.
Mls Name: GSMLS
Mls ID: #4004199








