1341 Leonard Road #A-2HighlandsNC28741
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 1341 Leonard Road #A-2, Highlands, NC, 28741 in Highlands the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 2.85%. The 2.85% gross yield on a $945,000 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $261,086 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (0.53) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $131,993.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,512) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,248 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,383 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.42x |
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 1980
1,306 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28741, Highlands, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,339 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,493 (23.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 393 ( 6.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,453 (70.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $635,060 |
| Average Home Value | $737,612 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,186
Single Family
2,789
Multi-Family
397
Businesses
416
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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 1980
1,306 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28741, Highlands, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,339 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,493 (23.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 393 ( 6.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,453 (70.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $635,060 |
| Average Home Value | $737,612 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,186
Single Family
2,789
Multi-Family
397
Businesses
416
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Debra Coffeen • Country Club Properties - Main
Mls Name: HCMLS
Mls ID: #1002278