437 McLean RdCortlandNY13045



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 437 McLean Rd, Cortland, NY, 13045 in Cortland offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 7.27%. DSCR 1.35 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $115,762 in additional property value over five years, with $3,859/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $143,049.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(260) | $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 | $2,538 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,631 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.96x |
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 1835
2.46 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 1835
2.46 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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