1932 Tower AvenueSchenectadyNY12304
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowIf cash-on-cash performance is your primary filter, 1932 Tower Avenue, Schenectady, NY, 12304 in Schenectady deserves attention. This $265,000 property earns $2,459/mo in rent, a 11.13% gross yield, and nets $689/mo after the $1,192/mo payment. DSCR 2.06 makes it one of the cleaner DSCR underwriting candidates Ziffy Mortgage sees in this market. Five-year appreciation of $73,215 compounds alongside $2,441/yr in yearly equity build, for a total cumulative return of $145,411.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $689 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,459 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,664 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.48x |
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
0.28 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 12304, Schenectady, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,827 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,220 (53.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,011 (40.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 596 ( 6.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $214,106 |
| Average Home Value | $258,404 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,914
Single Family
8,353
Multi-Family
561
Businesses
558
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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
0.28 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 12304, Schenectady, NY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,827 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,220 (53.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,011 (40.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 596 ( 6.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $214,106 |
| Average Home Value | $258,404 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,914
Single Family
8,353
Multi-Family
561
Businesses
558
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: Global MLS
Mls ID: #202618426