5545 McCandless AvePittsburghPA15201



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowStrong cash flow defines 5545 McCandless Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201 in Pittsburgh: $3,354/mo in rent, $798/mo net, 10.32% gross yield, all on a $390,000 acquisition. The 1.91 coverage ratio comfortably clears Ziffy Mortgage's threshold, enabling foreign-national buyers to close without U.S. credit documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $107,750 in value, and $3,592/yr in principal paydown steadily builds equity. Projected total cumulative return: $199,898.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.3% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $798 | $450 |
City averages based on Pittsburgh market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,354 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,400 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.40x |
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 1948
5,998 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 15201, Pittsburgh, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,276 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,598 (43.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,731 (45.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 947 (11.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $342,541 |
| Average Home Value | $391,736 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,654
Single Family
6,426
Multi-Family
1,228
Businesses
650



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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 1948
5,998 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 15201, Pittsburgh, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,276 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,598 (43.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,731 (45.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 947 (11.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $342,541 |
| Average Home Value | $391,736 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,654
Single Family
6,426
Multi-Family
1,228
Businesses
650
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Listed by: Barbara Bolls • RE/MAX SELECT REALTY
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