120 Forest RdRaleighNC27605



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 120 Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27605 in Raleigh is capital appreciation. Rental yield 4%. The 4% gross yield at $1,150,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $317,724 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.74) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $230,966.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,179) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Raleigh market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,829 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,551 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.58x |
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 1920
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 27605, Raleigh, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,781 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,112 (29.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,384 (63.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 285 ( 7.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $698,153 |
| Average Home Value | $733,824 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,189
Single Family
1,739
Multi-Family
2,450
Businesses
704



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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 1920
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 27605, Raleigh, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,781 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,112 (29.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,384 (63.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 285 ( 7.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $698,153 |
| Average Home Value | $733,824 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,189
Single Family
1,739
Multi-Family
2,450
Businesses
704
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Mls Name: Doorify MLS
Mls ID: #10152042








