542 Vischer AvenueSchenectadyNY12306



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowFew Schenectady rentals match the income profile of 542 Vischer Avenue, Schenectady, NY, 12306. Listed at $179,000, gross rent is $2,558/mo and net cash flow is $1,363/mo, a 17.15% yield well above national averages. DSCR 3.18 means Ziffy Mortgage can approve your loan on the property's income alone, bypassing personal income verification. The 5% annual appreciation trend adds $49,454 by year five with $1,649/yr in annual principal reduction, projecting $155,943 in total cumulative return.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 17.2% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,363 | $450 |
City averages based on Schenectady market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,558 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,124 |
| DSCR Ratio | 2.28x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1910
2,178 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 12306, Schenectady, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,758 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,039 (63.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,946 (30.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 773 ( 6.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $249,354 |
| Average Home Value | $308,804 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,283
Single Family
11,893
Multi-Family
390
Businesses
507



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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 1910
2,178 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 12306, Schenectady, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,758 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,039 (63.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,946 (30.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 773 ( 6.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $249,354 |
| Average Home Value | $308,804 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,283
Single Family
11,893
Multi-Family
390
Businesses
507
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