897 Macarthur DrPittsburghPA15228
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 5.04% gross rental yield, 897 Macarthur Dr, Pittsburgh, PA, 15228 in Pittsburgh is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $599,900 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $165,741 by year five, with $5,525/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.93) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $137,628.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,411) | $450 |
City averages based on Pittsburgh market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,520 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,692 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.68x |
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 1980
0.34 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 15228, Pittsburgh, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,830 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,975 (63.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,335 (29.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 520 ( 6.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $421,264 |
| Average Home Value | $476,721 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,666
Single Family
5,816
Multi-Family
1,850
Businesses
434
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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 1980
0.34 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 15228, Pittsburgh, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,830 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,975 (63.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,335 (29.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 520 ( 6.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $421,264 |
| Average Home Value | $476,721 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,666
Single Family
5,816
Multi-Family
1,850
Businesses
434
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Listed by: Roberta Mikita • RE/MAX SELECT REALTY
Mls Name: WPMLS
Mls ID: #1739784