1240 Cactus AveColumbiaSC29210
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who value predictability will appreciate 1240 Cactus Ave, Columbia, SC, 29210 in Columbia. At $120,000 it earns $958/mo in rent and distributes $234/mo to the owner after the $540/mo payment, a consistent 9.58% yield. DSCR 1.77 clears Ziffy Mortgage's income-only underwriting standard. Over five years, 5% annual appreciation adds $33,154 in value; $1,105/yr in principal paydown compounds ownership stake. Total projected return: $61,029.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $234 | $850 |
City averages based on Columbia market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $958 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $667 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.44x |
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 1972
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 29210, Columbia, SC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,166 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,820 (35.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,472 (54.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,874 ( 9.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $195,610 |
| Average Home Value | $234,246 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,637
Single Family
10,741
Multi-Family
6,896
Businesses
1,419
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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 1972
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 29210, Columbia, SC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,166 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,820 (35.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,472 (54.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,874 ( 9.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $195,610 |
| Average Home Value | $234,246 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,637
Single Family
10,741
Multi-Family
6,896
Businesses
1,419
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Marcus Wilson • Midlands One Realty
Mls Name: Consolidated MLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #612750
Disclaimer: IDX listing data provided courtesy of Consolidated MLS - Columbia, SC