1496 Melrose StLake AlfredFL33850
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity Builder1496 Melrose St, Lake Alfred, FL, 33850 in Lake Alfred is a stable, well-positioned rental at $426,805. Rental yield 7.47%. DSCR 1.38 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage without U.S. income documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $117,918 in value and $3,931/yr in principal paydown builds equity, a total projected return of $151,348.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(220) | $300 |
City averages based on Lake Alfred market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,656 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,663 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.00x |
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 2025
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 33850, Lake Alfred, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,076 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,644 (71.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 843 (16.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 589 (11.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $276,374 |
| Average Home Value | $301,478 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,175
Single Family
3,832
Multi-Family
343
Businesses
239
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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 2025
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 33850, Lake Alfred, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,076 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,644 (71.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 843 (16.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 589 (11.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $276,374 |
| Average Home Value | $301,478 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,175
Single Family
3,832
Multi-Family
343
Businesses
239
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: Stellar MLS
Mls ID: #L4960218