137 Watt RdSweetwaterTN37874
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 137 Watt Rd, Sweetwater, TN, 37874 in Sweetwater is capital appreciation. Rental yield 1.04%. The 1.04% gross yield at $1,516,342 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $418,937 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.19) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $73,715.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(7,769) | $180 |
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DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,308 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $8,474 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.15x |
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 1971
3.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 37874, Sweetwater, TN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,391 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,092 (68.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,685 (22.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 614 ( 8.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $221,768 |
| Average Home Value | $282,355 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,673
Single Family
6,589
Multi-Family
84
Businesses
461
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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 1971
3.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 37874, Sweetwater, TN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,391 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,092 (68.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,685 (22.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 614 ( 8.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $221,768 |
| Average Home Value | $282,355 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,673
Single Family
6,589
Multi-Family
84
Businesses
461
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Darren Miller • EXP Realty LLC
Mls Name: Greater Chattanooga Realtors
Mls ID: #1516342
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