316 Old County RdBentonPA17814
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 316 Old County Rd, Benton, PA, 17814 in Benton is capital appreciation. Rental yield 3.17%. The 3.17% gross yield at $575,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $158,862 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.59) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $74,095.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.2% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,251) | $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 | $1,517 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,539 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.43x |
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
29.25 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 17814, Benton, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,601 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,543 (59.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 357 (13.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 701 (27.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $265,270 |
| Average Home Value | $300,109 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,895
Single Family
1,883
Multi-Family
12
Businesses
108
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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
29.25 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 17814, Benton, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,601 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,543 (59.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 357 (13.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 701 (27.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $265,270 |
| Average Home Value | $300,109 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,895
Single Family
1,883
Multi-Family
12
Businesses
108
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Tony Dayhoff • eXp Realty Philadelphia
Mls Name: Luzerne County AOR
Mls ID: #25-6134