5496 Lantern Hill ExtPittsburghPA15236



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeMost investment properties struggle to clear the 1.25x DSCR minimum. 5496 Lantern Hill Ext, Pittsburgh, PA, 15236 in Pittsburgh clears it at 1.51, a meaningful distinction for the Ziffy Mortgage DSCR approval process. Rental yield 8.13%. Strong coverage makes approval clean and leaves room for vacancy without breaching underwriting thresholds. Five-year appreciation: $138,141; $4,605/yr in principal equity; total projected return: $167,343.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.1% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(393) | $450 |
City averages based on Pittsburgh market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,386 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,580 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.95x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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 2016
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$72 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 15236, Pittsburgh, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,670 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,650 (72.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,130 (21.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 890 ( 6.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $246,896 |
| Average Home Value | $285,772 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,958
Single Family
12,264
Multi-Family
1,694
Businesses
994



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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 2016
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$72 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 15236, Pittsburgh, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,670 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,650 (72.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,130 (21.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 890 ( 6.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $246,896 |
| Average Home Value | $285,772 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,958
Single Family
12,264
Multi-Family
1,694
Businesses
994
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