129 Walnut St UNIT 317ChattanoogaTN37403
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 129 Walnut St UNIT 317, Chattanooga, TN, 37403 in Chattanooga worth study. Rental yield 5.78%. The 5.78% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $429,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $118,525 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $2,068/mo partially offsets the $1,929/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (1.07 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $110,440.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.8% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(828) | $420 |
City averages based on Chattanooga market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,068 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,725 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.76x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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.
Condo
Built in 2008
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$328 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 37403, Chattanooga, TN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,610 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 533 (20.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,557 (59.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 520 (19.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $441,011 |
| Average Home Value | $520,038 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,721
Single Family
2,022
Multi-Family
699
Businesses
401
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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
Condo
Built in 2008
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$328 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 37403, Chattanooga, TN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,610 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 533 (20.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,557 (59.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 520 (19.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $441,011 |
| Average Home Value | $520,038 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,721
Single Family
2,022
Multi-Family
699
Businesses
401
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jay Robinson • Keller Williams Realty
Mls Name: Greater Chattanooga Realtors
Mls ID: #1511442
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