1220 Helms StDurhamNC27713
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity Builder1220 Helms St, Durham, NC, 27713 in Durham earns a respectable 7.74% gross yield at $362,990, but after the $1,632/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $8/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.43) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $100,287 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $145,752.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.7% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $8 | $350 |
City averages based on Durham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,340 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,068 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.13x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 2026
2,613 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 27713, Durham, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 27,653 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,563 (56.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,994 (39.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,096 ( 4.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $424,275 |
| Average Home Value | $474,898 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
26,168
Single Family
18,385
Multi-Family
7,783
Businesses
1,493
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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
Townhouse
Built in 2026
2,613 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 27713, Durham, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 27,653 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,563 (56.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,994 (39.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,096 ( 4.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $424,275 |
| Average Home Value | $474,898 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
26,168
Single Family
18,385
Multi-Family
7,783
Businesses
1,493
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Linda Shaw • Esteem Properties
Mls Name: Doorify MLS
Mls ID: #10145143