597-605 Elmwood AveBuffaloNY14222
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestment property for sale in Buffalo at 597-605 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14222 projects strong ROI of 1.42%. Rental yield 2.02%. With 5% annual appreciation, the property builds $690,704 in value over five years. Equity growth combined delivers a projected five-year ROI of 21.13%, translating into $149,211 in total cumulative return on $706,250 invested capital. You can finance this property with Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which leverages the property’s income for qualification rather than your personal income.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(12,495) | $450 |
City averages based on Buffalo market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,200 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $15,700 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.27x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1900
0.31 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 14222, Buffalo, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,155 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,328 (28.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,019 (61.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 808 ( 9.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $475,544 |
| Average Home Value | $513,244 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,560
Single Family
4,246
Multi-Family
2,314
Businesses
326
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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
Multi Family
Built in 1900
0.31 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 14222, Buffalo, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,155 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,328 (28.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,019 (61.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 808 ( 9.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $475,544 |
| Average Home Value | $513,244 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,560
Single Family
4,246
Multi-Family
2,314
Businesses
326
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Gregory Straus • 716 Realty Group WNY LLC
Mls Name: NYSAMLSs
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #B1624971
Disclaimer: The data relating to real estate on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) Program of the CNYIS, UNYREIS and WNYREIS. Real estate listings held by firms other than Zillow, Inc. are marked with the IDX logo and include the Listing Brokers Firm Name. Listing Data last updated at 2025-08-04 06:25:24 PDT. Disclaimer: All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither the listing broker(s) nor Zillow, Inc. shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints, and shall be held totally harmless. 2025 CNYIS, UNYREIS, WNYREIS. All rights reserved.