542 E Herman StPhiladelphiaPA19144
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 542 E Herman St, Philadelphia, PA, 19144 in Philadelphia is narrow, $159/mo net on $939/mo rent after the $535/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $119,000 with a 9.47% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($32,878 over five years) and $1,096/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.76 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $55,589.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $159 | $850 |
City averages based on Philadelphia market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $939 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $732 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.28x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1950
750 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 19144, Philadelphia, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 22,184 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,121 (32.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,307 (55.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,756 (12.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $281,385 |
| Average Home Value | $322,811 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
21,240
Single Family
12,901
Multi-Family
8,339
Businesses
1,099
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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
Townhouse
Built in 1950
750 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 19144, Philadelphia, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 22,184 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,121 (32.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,307 (55.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,756 (12.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $281,385 |
| Average Home Value | $322,811 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
21,240
Single Family
12,901
Multi-Family
8,339
Businesses
1,099
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Kirk Waechter • Prosperity Real Estate & Investment Services
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #PAPH2572302