1520 Senate St APT 186ColumbiaSC29201
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowWhen a property's DSCR clears 1.5x, lenders and investors both pay attention. 1520 Senate St APT 186, Columbia, SC, 29201 in Columbia achieves a 2.20 ratio at $210,000: $2,074/mo rent versus $944/mo debt service. Rental yield 10.92%. Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 DSCR loan is purpose-built for assets like this. The 10.92% yield compounds alongside 5% annual appreciation projecting $58,019 in value. Total projected cumulative return: $132,463.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.9% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(172) | $850 |
City averages based on Columbia market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,074 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,167 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.78x |
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 1965
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No 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 1965
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No 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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