142 Old Lafayette AveLexingtonKY40502
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play142 Old Lafayette Ave, Lexington, KY, 40502 in Lexington is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 2.49%. At $675,000 with a 2.49% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $186,490 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.46) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $81,600.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,705) | $385 |
City averages based on Lexington market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,403 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,840 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.37x |
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 1909
8,320 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 40502, Lexington, KY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,855 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,233 (52.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,353 (38.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,269 ( 9.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $506,048 |
| Average Home Value | $586,370 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,244
Single Family
10,478
Multi-Family
2,766
Businesses
624
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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 1909
8,320 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 40502, Lexington, KY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,855 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,233 (52.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,353 (38.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,269 ( 9.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $506,048 |
| Average Home Value | $586,370 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,244
Single Family
10,478
Multi-Family
2,766
Businesses
624
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Debra Fister • United Real Estate Bluegrass
Mls Name: Imagine MLS
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Mls ID: #25007494
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