717 S Chris Columbus Blvd #1502PhiladelphiaPA19147
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 5.62% gross rental yield, 717 S Chris Columbus Blvd #1502, Philadelphia, PA, 19147 in Philadelphia is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $995,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $274,900 by year five, with $9,164/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.04) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $163,328.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,457) | $850 |
City averages based on Philadelphia market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,656 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,717 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.60x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1995
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 19147, Philadelphia, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 22,039 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,000 (45.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,052 (45.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,987 ( 9.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $567,746 |
| Average Home Value | $608,850 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,859
Single Family
15,182
Multi-Family
4,677
Businesses
1,768
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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
Condo
Built in 1995
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 19147, Philadelphia, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 22,039 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,000 (45.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,052 (45.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,987 ( 9.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $567,746 |
| Average Home Value | $608,850 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,859
Single Family
15,182
Multi-Family
4,677
Businesses
1,768
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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