142 S Slope Loop #J3Banner ElkNC28604
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 142 S Slope Loop #J3, Banner Elk, NC, 28604 in Banner Elk is narrow, $176/mo net on $1,511/mo rent after the $985/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $219,000 with a 8.28% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($60,506 over five years) and $2,017/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.53 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $94,330.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $176 | $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 | $1,511 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,248 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.21x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1983
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28604, Banner Elk, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,910 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,452 (24.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 743 ( 7.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6,715 (67.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $382,801 |
| Average Home Value | $471,902 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,320
Single Family
5,791
Multi-Family
529
Businesses
455
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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 1983
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28604, Banner Elk, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,910 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,452 (24.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 743 ( 7.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6,715 (67.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $382,801 |
| Average Home Value | $471,902 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,320
Single Family
5,791
Multi-Family
529
Businesses
455
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Nikki Rezvani • Keller Williams High Country
Mls Name: High Country AOR
Mls ID: #258570