317 S 18th StPhiladelphiaPA19103



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play317 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103 in Philadelphia is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 5.88%. At $1,570,000 with a 5.88% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $433,762 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.09) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $430,611.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,598) | $850 |
City averages based on Philadelphia market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $7,690 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $9,663 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.80x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1800
900 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 19103, Philadelphia, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 22,227 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,130 (27.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,428 (60.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,669 (12.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $615,409 |
| Average Home Value | $748,307 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
20,720
Single Family
2,282
Multi-Family
18,438
Businesses
2,556



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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 1800
900 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 19103, Philadelphia, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 22,227 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,130 (27.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,428 (60.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,669 (12.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $615,409 |
| Average Home Value | $748,307 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
20,720
Single Family
2,282
Multi-Family
18,438
Businesses
2,556
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