1520 Main St UNIT 3FColumbiaSC29201
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestors who prioritise long-run asset value over immediate income should consider 1520 Main St UNIT 3F, Columbia, SC, 29201 in Columbia. Rental yield 4.69%. At $355,000 with 4.69% gross yield, current distributions are modest, but the 5% appreciation rate projects $98,080 in new equity by year five, complemented by $3,270/yr in principal paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.87) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without W-2s or domestic credit. Total projected five-year cumulative return: $62,741.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,140) | $850 |
City averages based on Columbia market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,387 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,386 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.58x |
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.
Condo
Built in 2006
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$414 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 29201, Columbia, SC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,548 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,816 (19.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,199 (63.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,533 (17.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $266,991 |
| Average Home Value | $296,553 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,749
Single Family
5,092
Multi-Family
6,657
Businesses
2,441
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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 2006
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$414 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 29201, Columbia, SC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,548 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,816 (19.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,199 (63.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,533 (17.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $266,991 |
| Average Home Value | $296,553 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,749
Single Family
5,092
Multi-Family
6,657
Businesses
2,441
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Mike Matulis • Century 21 Vanguard
Mls Name: Consolidated MLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #604861
Disclaimer: IDX listing data provided courtesy of Consolidated MLS - Columbia, SC