1428 Watkins StLake CharlesLA70601
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 1428 Watkins St, Lake Charles, LA, 70601 in Lake Charles worth study. Rental yield 5.76%. The 5.76% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $429,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $118,525 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $2,060/mo partially offsets the $1,929/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (1.07 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $124,276.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.8% | 9.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(597) | $850 |
City averages based on Lake Charles market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,060 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,487 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.83x |
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 1955
0.41 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70601, Lake Charles, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,418 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,352 (44.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,909 (42.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,157 (13.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $191,938 |
| Average Home Value | $292,149 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,724
Single Family
12,609
Multi-Family
1,115
Businesses
2,035
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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 1955
0.41 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70601, Lake Charles, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,418 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,352 (44.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,909 (42.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,157 (13.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $191,938 |
| Average Home Value | $292,149 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,724
Single Family
12,609
Multi-Family
1,115
Businesses
2,035
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Greg Wise • Latter & Blum Compass-LC
Mls Name: SWLAR
Mls ID: #SWL25100086