1253 Lakefront DrCharlestonSC29412
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 1253 Lakefront Dr, Charleston, SC, 29412 in Charleston worth modelling. At $610,000 with a 7.41% gross yield, the $3,769/mo rent leaves $138/mo after the $2,743/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.37 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $168,532 by year five; $5,618/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $239,560.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.4% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $138 | $1,850 |
City averages based on Charleston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,769 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,389 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.11x |
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 1993
3,441 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 29412, Charleston, SC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,272 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,529 (66.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,060 (25.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,683 ( 8.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $570,652 |
| Average Home Value | $690,064 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,302
Single Family
16,721
Multi-Family
2,581
Businesses
725
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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 1993
3,441 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 29412, Charleston, SC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,272 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,529 (66.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,060 (25.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,683 ( 8.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $570,652 |
| Average Home Value | $690,064 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,302
Single Family
16,721
Multi-Family
2,581
Businesses
725
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Helen Klein • William Raveis - Carolina LLC
Mls Name: REsides, Inc.
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Mls ID: #448353
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