1311 Melrose AveRoanokeVA24017



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash Flow1311 Melrose Ave, Roanoke, VA, 24017 in Roanoke earns its strong cash-flow label: 10.96% yield, $1,963/mo rent, $678/mo net income, DSCR 2.03. The $215,000 acquisition cost produces immediate returns that put this property in the top tier for U.S. income assets accessible via Ziffy Mortgage's rental-income underwriting. Long-term, 5% annual appreciation adds $59,401 by year five. Combined with $1,980/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $124,984.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $678 | $850 |
City averages based on Roanoke market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,963 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,200 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.64x |
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 2003
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 24017, Roanoke, VA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,832 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,937 (45.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,745 (43.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,150 (10.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $179,363 |
| Average Home Value | $249,002 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,227
Single Family
9,345
Multi-Family
882
Businesses
659



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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 2003
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 24017, Roanoke, VA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,832 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,937 (45.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,745 (43.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,150 (10.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $179,363 |
| Average Home Value | $249,002 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,227
Single Family
9,345
Multi-Family
882
Businesses
659
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