307 S Chester RdSwarthmorePA19081
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 307 S Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA, 19081 in Swarthmore is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.75%. The 5.75% gross yield at $775,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $214,118 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (1.01) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $192,778.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,363) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,715 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,959 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.75x |
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 6.5% rate / 30-yr fixed, 25% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Single Family
Built in 1890
7,841 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 19081, Swarthmore, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,022 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,970 (73.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 895 (22.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 157 ( 3.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $448,911 |
| Average Home Value | $480,513 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,661
Single Family
3,038
Multi-Family
623
Businesses
271
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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
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Mls Name: Bright MLS
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Mls ID: #PADE2124328
