822 Elm StBethlehemPA18018
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 822 Elm St, Bethlehem, PA, 18018 in Bethlehem is narrow, $106/mo net on $1,711/mo rent after the $1,102/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $245,000 with a 8.38% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($67,689 over five years) and $2,256/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.55 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $100,072.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $106 | $1,250 |
City averages based on Bethlehem market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,711 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,508 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.13x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1984
2,221 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18018, Bethlehem, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,541 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,833 (50.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,780 (43.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 928 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $290,745 |
| Average Home Value | $351,910 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,710
Single Family
11,730
Multi-Family
2,980
Businesses
1,144
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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
Townhouse
Built in 1984
2,221 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 18018, Bethlehem, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,541 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,833 (50.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,780 (43.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 928 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $290,745 |
| Average Home Value | $351,910 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,710
Single Family
11,730
Multi-Family
2,980
Businesses
1,144
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: GLVR
Mls ID: #771874