540 Franklin AvePalmertonPA18071
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income540 Franklin Ave, Palmerton, PA, 18071 in Palmerton is a solid income-producing rental, 9.33% gross yield, $1,469/mo rent, $231/mo net cash flow on a $189,000 buy. DSCR 1.73 qualifies the property for Ziffy Mortgage's financing without personal income documentation. Five-year appreciation of $52,217 and $1,741/yr in principal reduction project a total cumulative return of $86,819.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $231 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,469 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,163 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.26x |
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 1917
3,179 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18071, Palmerton, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,175 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,542 (68.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,268 (24.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 365 ( 7.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $237,795 |
| Average Home Value | $275,246 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,585
Single Family
4,361
Multi-Family
224
Businesses
275
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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 1917
3,179 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18071, Palmerton, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,175 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,542 (68.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,268 (24.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 365 ( 7.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $237,795 |
| Average Home Value | $275,246 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,585
Single Family
4,361
Multi-Family
224
Businesses
275
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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Mls Name: GLVR
Mls ID: #775673