154 Shadowgate DrForest CityNC28043
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderAt $278,000, 154 Shadowgate Dr, Forest City, NC, 28043 in Forest City generates $1,778/mo in rent (7.68% yield) but nets only $84/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 (1.42) 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: $76,806. Total projected return: $110,716.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.7% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $84 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,778 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,584 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.12x |
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 1960
0.46 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28043, Forest City, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,637 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,493 (57.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,132 (32.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,012 (10.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $202,580 |
| Average Home Value | $253,010 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,624
Single Family
8,478
Multi-Family
146
Businesses
951
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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 1960
0.46 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28043, Forest City, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,637 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,493 (57.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,132 (32.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,012 (10.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $202,580 |
| Average Home Value | $253,010 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,624
Single Family
8,478
Multi-Family
146
Businesses
951
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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Mls Name: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #4364664