79 Congress RdMountain TopPA18707
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderAt $375,000, 79 Congress Rd, Mountain Top, PA, 18707 in Mountain Top generates $2,494/mo in rent (7.98% yield) but nets only $36/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.48) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $103,606. Total projected return: $145,208.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $36 | $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 | $2,494 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,308 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.08x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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 1972
5,000 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18707, Mountain Top, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,504 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,455 (83.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 619 ( 9.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 430 ( 6.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $320,054 |
| Average Home Value | $348,657 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,579
Single Family
6,527
Multi-Family
52
Businesses
410
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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 1972
5,000 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18707, Mountain Top, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,504 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,455 (83.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 619 ( 9.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 430 ( 6.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $320,054 |
| Average Home Value | $348,657 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,579
Single Family
6,527
Multi-Family
52
Businesses
410
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
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Listed by: Randy B. Hockman • RPA Real Estate
Mls Name: Luzerne County AOR
Mls ID: #25-1419
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