3897 Highland RdCortlandNY13045



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowFew Cortland rentals match the income profile of 3897 Highland Rd, Cortland, NY, 13045. Listed at $124,900, gross rent is $2,064/mo and net cash flow is $1,230/mo, a 19.83% yield well above national averages. DSCR 3.67 means Ziffy Mortgage can approve your loan on the property's income alone, bypassing personal income verification. The 5% annual appreciation trend adds $34,508 by year five with $1,150/yr in annual principal reduction, projecting $126,778 in total cumulative return.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 19.8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,230 | $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 | $2,064 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $784 |
| DSCR Ratio | 2.63x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1950
0.80 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 13045, Cortland, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,694 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,164 (48.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,871 (38.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,659 (13.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $174,845 |
| Average Home Value | $236,162 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,473
Single Family
9,631
Multi-Family
1,842
Businesses
1,010



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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 1950
0.80 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 13045, Cortland, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,694 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,164 (48.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,871 (38.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,659 (13.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $174,845 |
| Average Home Value | $236,162 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,473
Single Family
9,631
Multi-Family
1,842
Businesses
1,010
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