3 1st AvenueRensselaerNY12144
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowIf cash-on-cash performance is your primary filter, 3 1st Avenue, Rensselaer, NY, 12144 in Rensselaer deserves attention. This $149,500 property earns $2,638/mo in rent, a 21.17% gross yield, and nets $1,639/mo after the $672/mo payment. DSCR 3.93 makes it one of the cleaner DSCR underwriting candidates Ziffy Mortgage sees in this market. Five-year appreciation of $41,304 compounds alongside $1,377/yr in yearly equity build, for a total cumulative return of $162,564.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 21.2% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,639 | $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 | $2,638 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $939 |
| DSCR Ratio | 2.81x |
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 1890
1,306 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 12144, Rensselaer, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,229 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,496 (53.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,993 (39.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 740 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $271,764 |
| Average Home Value | $287,042 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,635
Single Family
8,324
Multi-Family
1,311
Businesses
572
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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 1890
1,306 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 12144, Rensselaer, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,229 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,496 (53.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,993 (39.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 740 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $271,764 |
| Average Home Value | $287,042 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,635
Single Family
8,324
Multi-Family
1,311
Businesses
572
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Michael S Davis • Howard Hanna Capital Inc
Mls Name: Global MLS
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Mls ID: #202610702