1301 Meadow DrLake CharlesLA70607
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 1301 Meadow Dr, Lake Charles, LA, 70607 in Lake Charles at $763,000, 1.58% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 1.58%. The $1,179/mo rent partially funds the $3,431/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $210,803 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.34) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $61,093.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,720) | $850 |
City averages based on Lake Charles market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,179 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,423 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.27x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1970
7,623 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70607, Lake Charles, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,715 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,343 (49.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,394 (36.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,978 (13.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $221,040 |
| Average Home Value | $240,880 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,327
Single Family
10,207
Multi-Family
3,120
Businesses
532
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1970
7,623 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70607, Lake Charles, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,715 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,343 (49.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,394 (36.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,978 (13.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $221,040 |
| Average Home Value | $240,880 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,327
Single Family
10,207
Multi-Family
3,120
Businesses
532
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Wallace Myers • Keller Williams Realty Lake Ch
Mls Name: SWLAR
Mls ID: #SWL25003103