13182 Rue MerlotPonchatoulaLA70454
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingSteady, low-maintenance, and fundable: 13182 Rue Merlot, Ponchatoula, LA, 70454 in Ponchatoula at $499,900. Rental yield 6.07%. The 6.07% yield and 1.13 DSCR put this right in the range Ziffy Mortgage approves for non-U.S. investors without W-2s or domestic credit. Appreciation at 5%/yr is projected to add $138,113 by year five, and $4,604/yr in principal reduction steadily grows the investor's stake. Total projected cumulative return: $152,718.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(573) | $450 |
City averages based on Ponchatoula market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,530 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,904 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.87x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 2016
0.55 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$75 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70454, Ponchatoula, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,026 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,220 (74.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,717 (18.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,089 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $234,027 |
| Average Home Value | $258,589 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,785
Single Family
14,597
Multi-Family
188
Businesses
610
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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 2016
0.55 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$75 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70454, Ponchatoula, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,026 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,220 (74.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,717 (18.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,089 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $234,027 |
| Average Home Value | $258,589 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,785
Single Family
14,597
Multi-Family
188
Businesses
610
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Samantha Ekinia • Downtown Realty
Mls Name: GSREIN
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Mls ID: #2514815
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