516 E North AvePittsburghPA15212
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play516 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212 in Pittsburgh is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 5.98%. At $545,000 with a 5.98% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $150,573 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.11) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $152,492.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(856) | $450 |
City averages based on Pittsburgh market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,716 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,354 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.81x |
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 1900
1,598 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 15212, Pittsburgh, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,745 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,535 (41.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,797 (43.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,413 (15.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $212,884 |
| Average Home Value | $259,418 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,175
Single Family
10,909
Multi-Family
3,266
Businesses
889
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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 1900
1,598 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 15212, Pittsburgh, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,745 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,535 (41.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,797 (43.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,413 (15.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $212,884 |
| Average Home Value | $259,418 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,175
Single Family
10,909
Multi-Family
3,266
Businesses
889
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Michael Findle • CENTURY 21 FRONTIER REALTY
Mls Name: WPMLS
Mls ID: #1717704