48 Tara DrSaranac LakeNY12983



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderReliable and efficiently structured, 48 Tara Dr, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983 in Saranac Lake is a conservative rental investment at $485,000. Rental yield 7.03%. A 1.30 coverage ratio meets Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR standard for foreign-national financing. Five-year equity: 5% appreciation adds $133,997; $4,467/yr in principal paydown supplements. Total projected return: $159,429.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(397) | $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 | $2,842 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,046 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.93x |
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 1972
0.42 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 12983, Saranac Lake, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,105 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,093 (41.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,597 (31.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,415 (27.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $245,250 |
| Average Home Value | $364,080 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,628
Single Family
3,194
Multi-Family
434
Businesses
570



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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 1972
0.42 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 12983, Saranac Lake, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,105 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,093 (41.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,597 (31.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,415 (27.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $245,250 |
| Average Home Value | $364,080 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,628
Single Family
3,194
Multi-Family
434
Businesses
570
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Mls Name: ACVMLS
Mls ID: #206741








