74 Mercer AveNorth PlainfieldNJ07060
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 74 Mercer Ave, North Plainfield, NJ, 07060 in North Plainfield offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 6.57%. DSCR 1.22 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $200,277 in additional property value over five years, with $6,676/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $200,838.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,197) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,970 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,879 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.81x |
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
0.28 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 07060, Plainfield, NJ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,601 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,224 (39.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,742 (56.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 635 ( 4.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $460,913 |
| Average Home Value | $523,674 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,977
Single Family
11,780
Multi-Family
3,197
Businesses
1,199
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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 1900
0.28 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 07060, Plainfield, NJ area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,601 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,224 (39.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,742 (56.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 635 ( 4.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $460,913 |
| Average Home Value | $523,674 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,977
Single Family
11,780
Multi-Family
3,197
Businesses
1,199
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: JENNIFER TAMEDL • KELLER WMS GREATER BRUNSWICK
Mls Name: All Jersey MLS
Mls ID: #2607454R