297 8th StJersey CityNJ07302
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play297 8th St, Jersey City, NJ, 07302 in Jersey City is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 4.93%. At $1,325,000 with a 4.93% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $366,073 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.91) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $250,127.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.9% | 5.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,005) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Jersey City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,440 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,917 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.61x |
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 N/A
1,125 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 07302, Jersey City, NJ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 36,585 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,643 (20.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 25,548 (69.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,394 ( 9.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $917,452 |
| Average Home Value | $1,017,181 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
33,591
Single Family
6,688
Multi-Family
26,903
Businesses
1,293
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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 N/A
1,125 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 07302, Jersey City, NJ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 36,585 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,643 (20.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 25,548 (69.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,394 ( 9.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $917,452 |
| Average Home Value | $1,017,181 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
33,591
Single Family
6,688
Multi-Family
26,903
Businesses
1,293
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices