917 S Clay St
Troy, OH 45373
$158,000

$865/mo at 6.5%
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Compared to a new mortgage.
Interest rate
6.5% 2.88%

Monthly payment
$865 $739

Term length
25 y 11 mo

Lifetime savings
$39,130

About this home

Welcome to this charming 2-story home in Troy! Perfect for first-time buyers or investors, this property was previously rented for $1,500/month and offers a fantastic opportunity for homeownership or rental income. The sellers both lived in the home and also used it for a rental for a short time, showing its flexibility as both a personal residence and an investment. Located just 5 minutes from Historic Downtown Troy’s Public Square—the heart of the city with restaurants, boutique shopping, and year-round community events—and only 10 minutes to I-75, you’ll enjoy both local amenities and easy travel access. Inside, the main floor features a comfortable living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, laundry, and half bath. A bonus room adds extra storage, while built-ins in the kitchen and upstairs hallway and rounded doorways bring character and function. Upstairs, you’ll find 2 bedrooms and a full bath with updated vinyl plank flooring (2022). A sliding door leads to the deck and spacious backyard—perfect for entertaining. Additional highlights include vinyl siding for low maintenance, a 1-car detached garage, a new roof (2021), and central air (2022). With its classic style and modern improvements, this property is move-in ready yet still leaves room for your personal touch. Don’t miss your chance to own this home - whether you’re ready to buy your first home or add to your investment portfolio!

2 bedroom
1.5 bathroom
1,275 sqft
0.12 acres
Built in 1920
Single Family
1-car garage
A/C
Neighborhood
About Roam

Roam is your trusted partner for affordable home ownership. We help manage the assumption process from start to finish, enabling homebuyers to easily purchase their next home with a low-interest rate mortgage attached.

To qualify, you must meet the current FHA, VA, or USDA loan requirements depending on the type of loan you are assuming. This typically means a minimum credit score of 580, although most lenders prefer 620-640. Your debt-to-income ratio should be under the 50% max under FHA guidelines. Additional information such as employment history, explanations of income for each applicant, and asset verification for a down payment may be needed to process the loan.

An assumable mortgage is a type of home loan that allows a homebuyer to take over the existing mortgage terms from the seller, with no cost to the seller. Many government-backed loans, such as FHA and VA loans, are eligible for assumption, and millions of these mortgages are available.

When interest rates on mortgages are high, assuming a mortgage with a rate as low as 2% allows buyers to save up to thousands monthly compared to buying a home with a traditional mortgage at today’s average rates of 7%. A low-rate assumable mortgage could be the key to finding your dream home at an affordable price.

Roam has compiled available listings with low-rate assumable mortgages for you to browse. To get started, enter the city, state, zip code, or school district you’re interested in purchasing in. Utilize the search filters to narrow down your search. Click “Save search” to save your search preferences and activate listing notifications—we’ll email you as soon as new listings match your criteria.

Once you’ve found your dream home and ready to make an offer, schedule a call with a Roam Advisor directly from the listing. Your Roam Advisor will guide you through each step of the process, while also working directly with your agent, the servicer, and the seller to ensure you close on time.

When assuming the existing mortgage as part of a home purchase, the buyer has to cover the seller’s equity in the home. The seller’s equity is the purchase price minus the remaining mortgage balance. This amount must be covered in full through an all-cash down payment or by taking out a second mortgage.

Yes. Non-veterans can assume a VA loan, provided they meet the lender’s VA criteria. When a qualified buyer assumes a VA mortgage from a veteran or active-duty service member, the seller’s VA loan entitlement remains tied to the assumed loan until the buyer pays off or refinances the loan. This process restores the veteran seller’s entitlement, enabling them to use their VA benefit for a future home purchase.

Yes. All FHA loans are assumable by law as long as the buyer meets the FHA’s credit, income, and qualification requirements and obtain lender approval before assuming the loan (per FHA regulations effected December 15, 1989). Roam makes this process simple for buyers.

Generally, conventional loans are not assumable. In rare cases, a conventional loan may be assumable with lender approval. Use our search tool to find homes with assumable low-rate loans, or reach out to us if you’d like to confirm a specific home’s assumability.

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Last updated: Dec 05, 2025 06:28 am
Listing agent: Diana Taylor (937) 631-0362
Listing provided courtesy of: BHHS Professional Realty, (937) 426-7070
Details provided by DAYTON and may not match the public record.
MLS ID: #944170
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