527 E Caroline AveAltoonaPA16602
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderReliable and efficiently structured, 527 E Caroline Ave, Altoona, PA, 16602 in Altoona is a conservative rental investment at $229,000. Rental yield 7.55%. A 1.40 coverage ratio meets Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR standard for foreign-national financing. Five-year equity: 5% appreciation adds $63,268; $2,109/yr in principal paydown supplements. Total projected return: $83,322.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(61) | $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 | $1,440 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,409 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.02x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1965
9,147 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 16602, Altoona, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,156 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,015 (60.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,857 (29.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,284 ( 9.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $155,913 |
| Average Home Value | $180,066 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,959
Single Family
11,830
Multi-Family
1,129
Businesses
1,253
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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 1965
9,147 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 16602, Altoona, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,156 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,015 (60.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,857 (29.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,284 ( 9.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $155,913 |
| Average Home Value | $180,066 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,959
Single Family
11,830
Multi-Family
1,129
Businesses
1,253
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Deeann Noland • Keller Williams Exclusive Altoona
Mls Name: AHAR
Mls ID: #78290