708 E 5th StBethlehemPA18015
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 708 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA, 18015 in Bethlehem the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 3.45%. The 3.45% gross yield on a $750,000 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $207,211 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (0.64) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $108,184.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,758) | $1,250 |
City averages based on Bethlehem market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,157 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,616 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.47x |
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 1920
5,619 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18015, Bethlehem, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,043 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,114 (46.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,912 (45.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,017 ( 7.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $341,772 |
| Average Home Value | $434,739 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,231
Single Family
10,745
Multi-Family
1,486
Businesses
801
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1920
5,619 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18015, Bethlehem, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,043 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,114 (46.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,912 (45.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,017 ( 7.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $341,772 |
| Average Home Value | $434,739 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,231
Single Family
10,745
Multi-Family
1,486
Businesses
801
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Ayon A. Codner • Keller Williams Allentown
Mls Name: GLVR
Mls ID: #768444