1521 Short Cut RdHorse CaveKY42749
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderAt $349,950, 1521 Short Cut Rd, Horse Cave, KY, 42749 in Horse Cave generates $2,138/mo in rent (7.33% yield) but nets only $9/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.36) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $96,685. Total projected return: $133,022.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $9 | $200 |
City averages based on Horse Cave market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,138 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,991 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.07x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 2025
1.81 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 42749, Horse Cave, KY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,652 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,550 (58.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 721 (27.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 381 (14.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $154,915 |
| Average Home Value | $189,050 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,428
Single Family
2,368
Multi-Family
60
Businesses
165
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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
1.81 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 42749, Horse Cave, KY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,652 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,550 (58.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 721 (27.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 381 (14.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $154,915 |
| Average Home Value | $189,050 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,428
Single Family
2,368
Multi-Family
60
Businesses
165
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Alicia Mcclure • Legacy Property Group
Mls Name: South Central Kentucky AOR
Mls ID: #SC47735