For 274–306 Greenwich St, you’re looking at **4 townhome-style units**, **20 beds** and **12 baths** targeted to Kutztown University students. Based on nearby student housing (e.g., Danes Run 3BR at ~$1.6K/mo) and the provided rent range, a realistic **gross rent** is about **$10.5K–$12.1K per month** (roughly **$2.6K–$3K per unit**), or **$127K–$145K per year**.
At a $1.3M purchase, that implies an **income-based payback period** around **9–11 years** before operating expenses, which is strong for purpose-built student housing. Newer construction (2012), hard-surface flooring, solid wood doors and 22 parking spaces all support premium rents and lower turnover/repair risk. Proximity—two blocks from campus—plus sorority/athlete tenancy and fully leased status for the coming year create a sticky tenant base and high pre-lease confidence.
Kutztown’s micro-market around the University behaves differently than the broader Berks County market—it’s driven by enrollment and student demand rather than typical family renters. The academic-year lease structure, per-semester rent paid up front, and landlord-controlled utilities with an electric cap improve collections and predictability, though flood-zone insurance (AE) adds a cost line item and small operational complexity. Overall, the asset’s design and location are clear **rent drivers**, with the main challenges being regulatory/student-housing management and insurance.
To push rents higher, I’d look at **light value-adds** that matter to students: upgraded Wi‑Fi infrastructure, modernized kitchens/baths, and bundled amenities like cleaning or furnished common areas. Even modest cosmetic improvements can justify a per-bedroom premium, especially for athletes and Greek life groups.
If you’re considering selling, package this as a **turnkey student housing portfolio**: highlight the 100% pre-leased status, per-semester paid-in-advance structure, detailed rent roll by bed, and historical occupancy. Investors will pay up for documented stability, so tightening leases, standardizing renewals and cleaning up expense records before going to market can add real value.
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5 Bed / 3 Bath
1,820 sqft
Multi-Family
student housing near Kutztown University
townhome style construction 2012
all hard surface flooring
solid wood interior doors
off street parking lot 22 spaces
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