55 N Forest RdBuffaloNY14221
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeTight but positive: 55 N Forest Rd, Buffalo, NY, 14221 in Buffalo at $219,000 earns $1,538/mo in rent and nets $76/mo after the $985/mo payment, a 8.43% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $60,506 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.56 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $2,017/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $88,390.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $76 | $450 |
City averages based on Buffalo market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,538 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,375 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.12x |
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 1927
5,580 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 14221, Buffalo, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,108 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 17,359 (69.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,235 (24.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,514 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $342,209 |
| Average Home Value | $378,674 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
24,019
Single Family
19,051
Multi-Family
4,968
Businesses
2,271
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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 1927
5,580 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 14221, Buffalo, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,108 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 17,359 (69.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,235 (24.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,514 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $342,209 |
| Average Home Value | $378,674 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
24,019
Single Family
19,051
Multi-Family
4,968
Businesses
2,271
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices