1281 W Buffalo River DrMeridianID83642



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderNot flashy, but dependably profitable, 1281 W Buffalo River Dr, Meridian, ID, 83642 in Meridian is listed at $439,900 and delivers $2,903/mo in rent and $311/mo in net monthly cash flow. The 7.92% yield and 1.47 DSCR provide the underwriting comfort Ziffy Mortgage needs to approve a DSCR loan without W-2 or tax-return documentation. Projected 5% annual appreciation adds $121,536 over five years, and $4,052/yr in principal reduction supplements cash return. Total projected cumulative return: $189,968.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.9% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $311 | $385 |
City averages based on Meridian market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,903 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,356 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.23x |
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 2024
8,407 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 83642, Meridian, ID area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 28,815 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 18,304 (63.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,350 (29.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,161 ( 7.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $613,863 |
| Average Home Value | $648,071 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
26,118
Single Family
24,576
Multi-Family
1,542
Businesses
2,346



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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 2024
8,407 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 83642, Meridian, ID area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 28,815 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 18,304 (63.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,350 (29.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,161 ( 7.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $613,863 |
| Average Home Value | $648,071 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
26,118
Single Family
24,576
Multi-Family
1,542
Businesses
2,346
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