1012 Merlin StDurhamNC27704
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income1012 Merlin St, Durham, NC, 27704 in Durham is a solid income-producing rental, 8.64% gross yield, $2,704/mo rent, $364/mo net cash flow on a $375,470 buy. DSCR 1.60 qualifies the property for Ziffy Mortgage's financing without personal income documentation. Five-year appreciation of $103,735 and $3,458/yr in principal reduction project a total cumulative return of $169,027.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $364 | $350 |
City averages based on Durham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,704 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,139 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.26x |
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 2026
4,356 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 27704, Durham, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,576 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,231 (55.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,559 (39.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 786 ( 4.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $325,650 |
| Average Home Value | $349,237 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,928
Single Family
13,290
Multi-Family
2,638
Businesses
1,001
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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 2026
4,356 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 27704, Durham, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,576 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,231 (55.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,559 (39.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 786 ( 4.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $325,650 |
| Average Home Value | $349,237 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,928
Single Family
13,290
Multi-Family
2,638
Businesses
1,001
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Linda Shaw • Esteem Properties
Mls Name: Doorify MLS
Mls ID: #10144094