97 W Washington StNew BethlehemPA16242
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowInvestors who value predictability will appreciate 97 W Washington St, New Bethlehem, PA, 16242 in New Bethlehem. At $147,000 it earns $1,261/mo in rent and distributes $298/mo to the owner after the $661/mo payment, a consistent 10.3% yield. DSCR 1.91 clears Ziffy Mortgage's income-only underwriting standard. Over five years, 5% annual appreciation adds $40,613 in value; $1,354/yr in principal paydown compounds ownership stake. Total projected return: $75,175.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $298 | $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 | $1,261 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $905 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.39x |
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 1950
0.38 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 16242, New Bethlehem, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,321 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,494 (64.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 534 (23.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 293 (12.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $166,204 |
| Average Home Value | $230,940 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,992
Single Family
1,908
Multi-Family
84
Businesses
178
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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 1950
0.38 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 16242, New Bethlehem, PA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,321 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,494 (64.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 534 (23.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 293 (12.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $166,204 |
| Average Home Value | $230,940 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,992
Single Family
1,908
Multi-Family
84
Businesses
178
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Missy Rupp • RE/MAX SELECT REALTY
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