42 Creekside DriveBallston SpaNY12863



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 42 Creekside Drive, Ballston Spa, NY, 12863 in Ballston Spa offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 6.01%. DSCR 1.11 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $216,577 in additional property value over five years, with $7,220/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $214,668.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,310) | $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 | $3,925 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,923 |
| 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.
Single Family
Built in N/A
1.05 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 12863, Rock City Falls, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 422 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 341 (80.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 44 (10.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 37 ( 8.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $407,143 |
| Average Home Value | $410,183 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
284
Single Family
284
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
12



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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
1.05 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 12863, Rock City Falls, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 422 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 341 (80.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 44 (10.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 37 ( 8.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $407,143 |
| Average Home Value | $410,183 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
284
Single Family
284
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
12
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Listed by: Beth R Smith • Beth Smith Realty Ltd
Mls Name: Global MLS
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