39 Garfield WayPrincetonNJ08540
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 39 Garfield Way, Princeton, NJ, 08540 in Princeton is narrow, $12/mo net on $4,560/mo rent after the $2,869/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $638,000 with a 8.58% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($176,268 over five years) and $5,876/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.59 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $245,371.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $12 | $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 | $4,560 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,294 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.06x |
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 1999
2,047 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 08540, Princeton, NJ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,655 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,699 (59.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,342 (32.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,614 ( 8.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $777,258 |
| Average Home Value | $905,260 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,554
Single Family
16,015
Multi-Family
3,539
Businesses
1,765
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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 1999
2,047 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 08540, Princeton, NJ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,655 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,699 (59.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,342 (32.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,614 ( 8.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $777,258 |
| Average Home Value | $905,260 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,554
Single Family
16,015
Multi-Family
3,539
Businesses
1,765
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Donna Murray • BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #NJSO2004714