1040 Melody DrMetairieLA70002
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderAt $589,900, 1040 Melody Dr, Metairie, LA, 70002 in Metairie generates $3,711/mo in rent (7.55% yield) but nets only $57/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.40) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $162,978. Total projected return: $227,356.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.6% | 5.4% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $57 | $185 |
City averages based on Metairie market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,711 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,419 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.09x |
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 1961
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70002, Metairie, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,572 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,532 (47.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,178 (43.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 862 ( 9.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $392,874 |
| Average Home Value | $433,147 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,473
Single Family
5,506
Multi-Family
3,967
Businesses
2,303
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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 1961
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70002, Metairie, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,572 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,532 (47.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,178 (43.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 862 ( 9.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $392,874 |
| Average Home Value | $433,147 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,473
Single Family
5,506
Multi-Family
3,967
Businesses
2,303
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Lisa Nunez • Homesmart Realty South
Mls Name: GSREIN
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Mls ID: #2468274
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