1212 E School StLake CharlesLA70607
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who value predictability will appreciate 1212 E School St, Lake Charles, LA, 70607 in Lake Charles. At $179,900 it earns $1,461/mo in rent and distributes $315/mo to the owner after the $809/mo payment, a consistent 9.48% yield. DSCR 1.81 clears Ziffy Mortgage's income-only underwriting standard. Over five years, 5% annual appreciation adds $49,703 in value; $1,657/yr in principal paydown compounds ownership stake. Total projected return: $90,574.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.5% | 9.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $315 | $850 |
City averages based on Lake Charles market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,461 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,043 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.40x |
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 1980
10,018 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70607, Lake Charles, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,715 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,343 (49.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,394 (36.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,978 (13.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $221,040 |
| Average Home Value | $240,880 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,327
Single Family
10,207
Multi-Family
3,120
Businesses
532
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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 1980
10,018 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70607, Lake Charles, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,715 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,343 (49.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,394 (36.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,978 (13.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $221,040 |
| Average Home Value | $240,880 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,327
Single Family
10,207
Multi-Family
3,120
Businesses
532
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Chastity Rosette • Coldwell Banker Ingle Safari R
Mls Name: SWLAR
Mls ID: #SWL25002505