959 Center AveWest ViewPA15229
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 959 Center Ave, West View, PA, 15229 in West View is narrow, $143/mo net on $978/mo rent after the $573/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $127,500 with a 9.2% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($35,226 over five years) and $1,174/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.71 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $57,756.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.2% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $143 | $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 | $978 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $785 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.25x |
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 1935
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 15229, Pittsburgh, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,152 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,792 (67.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,919 (26.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 441 ( 6.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $275,330 |
| Average Home Value | $312,525 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,730
Single Family
6,047
Multi-Family
683
Businesses
285
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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 1935
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 15229, Pittsburgh, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,152 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,792 (67.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,919 (26.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 441 ( 6.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $275,330 |
| Average Home Value | $312,525 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,730
Single Family
6,047
Multi-Family
683
Businesses
285
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Margo Cicci • Keller Williams Realty
Mls Name: WPMLS
Mls ID: #1731909