72 Dries RdReadingPA19605
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play72 Dries Rd, Reading, PA, 19605 in Reading is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 3.71%. At $495,000 with a 3.71% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $136,759 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.69) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $78,245.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.7% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,714) | $450 |
City averages based on Reading market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,530 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,047 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.50x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1960
0.35 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 19605, Reading, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,856 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,009 (79.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,489 (16.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 358 ( 4.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $270,423 |
| Average Home Value | $335,208 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,259
Single Family
8,072
Multi-Family
187
Businesses
711
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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 1960
0.35 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 19605, Reading, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,856 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,009 (79.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,489 (16.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 358 ( 4.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $270,423 |
| Average Home Value | $335,208 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,259
Single Family
8,072
Multi-Family
187
Businesses
711
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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