540 S 2nd StLykensPA17048
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income540 S 2nd St, Lykens, PA, 17048 in Lykens is a solid income-producing rental, 9.77% gross yield, $1,751/mo rent, $342/mo net cash flow on a $215,000 buy. DSCR 1.81 qualifies the property for Ziffy Mortgage's financing without personal income documentation. Five-year appreciation of $59,401 and $1,980/yr in principal reduction project a total cumulative return of $103,888.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $342 | $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 | $1,751 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,323 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.32x |
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 1860
0.42 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 17048, Lykens, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,297 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,537 (66.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 505 (22.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 255 (11.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $236,194 |
| Average Home Value | $336,492 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,717
Single Family
1,677
Multi-Family
40
Businesses
73
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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 1860
0.42 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 17048, Lykens, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,297 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,537 (66.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 505 (22.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 255 (11.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $236,194 |
| Average Home Value | $336,492 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,717
Single Family
1,677
Multi-Family
40
Businesses
73
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Lori Schoffstall • JCT Realty, Inc.
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #PADA2051520