1255 Dana LnColonial HeightsVA23834
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderThe 7.72% yield at 1255 Dana Ln, Colonial Heights, VA, 23834 in Colonial Heights is solid, but the $1,663/mo payment compresses net cash flow to $168/mo at $369,900. This is a tight-spread property, income covers debt, with little cushion. For investors who can optimise occupancy, the upside is real: 5% annual appreciation adds $102,197 by year five, and $3,407/yr in loan paydown builds equity. Ziffy Mortgage qualifies this via DSCR (1.43) without U.S. income documentation. Total projected return: $150,770.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.7% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $168 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,379 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,064 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.15x |
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 1979
0.32 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 23834, Colonial Heights, VA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,722 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,589 (64.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,580 (30.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 553 ( 4.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $282,958 |
| Average Home Value | $320,515 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,969
Single Family
10,865
Multi-Family
104
Businesses
1,263
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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 1979
0.32 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 23834, Colonial Heights, VA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,722 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,589 (64.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,580 (30.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 553 ( 4.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $282,958 |
| Average Home Value | $320,515 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,969
Single Family
10,865
Multi-Family
104
Businesses
1,263
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Rebecca Salmon • Virginia Capital Realty
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