117 5th AveColumbiaTN38401
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play117 5th Ave, Columbia, TN, 38401 in Columbia is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 4.29%. At $619,000 with a 4.29% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $171,018 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.80) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $138,259.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,491) | $300 |
City averages based on Columbia market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,214 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,459 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.64x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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 1940
9,583 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 38401, Columbia, TN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 30,552 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 19,842 (64.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,481 (27.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,229 ( 7.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $383,591 |
| Average Home Value | $440,270 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
28,684
Single Family
26,673
Multi-Family
2,011
Businesses
1,855
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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 1940
9,583 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 38401, Columbia, TN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 30,552 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 19,842 (64.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,481 (27.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,229 ( 7.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $383,591 |
| Average Home Value | $440,270 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
28,684
Single Family
26,673
Multi-Family
2,011
Businesses
1,855
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices