31 W Howard AveDunkirkNY14048
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 31 W Howard Ave, Dunkirk, NY, 14048 in Dunkirk the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 5.65%. The 5.65% gross yield on a $167,000 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $46,139 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (1.05) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $42,538.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.7% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(329) | $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 | $786 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,049 |
| 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 6.0% rate / 30-yr fixed, 30% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Single Family
Built in 1920
5,201 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 14048, Dunkirk, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,422 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,793 (51.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,688 (36.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 941 (12.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $119,390 |
| Average Home Value | $197,497 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,378
Single Family
6,058
Multi-Family
320
Businesses
475
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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 1920
5,201 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 14048, Dunkirk, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,422 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,793 (51.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,688 (36.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 941 (12.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $119,390 |
| Average Home Value | $197,497 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,378
Single Family
6,058
Multi-Family
320
Businesses
475
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices