314 S 17th StReadingPA19602



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowInvestors targeting immediate dollar income will find 314 S 17th St, Reading, PA, 19602 in Reading hard to pass up. The 11.16% gross yield on a $188,900 purchase results in $1,785/mo in rent and $528/mo in net cash, well above the spread required for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR qualification (2.10). Annual cash flow of $6,330, five-year appreciation of $52,190, and $1,740/yr in equity build-up combine for a projected total cumulative return of $107,162.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.2% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $528 | $450 |
City averages based on Reading market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,785 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,163 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.54x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1920
1,306 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 19602, Reading, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,480 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,277 (26.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,139 (60.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,064 (12.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $80,336 |
| Average Home Value | $137,463 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,982
Single Family
4,996
Multi-Family
1,986
Businesses
384



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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


Townhouse
Built in 1920
1,306 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 19602, Reading, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,480 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,277 (26.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,139 (60.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,064 (12.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $80,336 |
| Average Home Value | $137,463 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,982
Single Family
4,996
Multi-Family
1,986
Businesses
384
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Listed by: Judy Brown • GKS Brown Realty Services
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #PABK2061654








