1608 Allison AveColumbiaTN38401

INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 1608 Allison Ave, Columbia, TN, 38401 in Columbia is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.6%. The 5.6% gross yield at $385,500 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $106,507 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (1.04) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $113,244.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(508) | $300 |
City averages based on Columbia market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,800 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,154 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.84x |
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 1973
0.37 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 38401, Columbia, TN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 30,552 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 19,842 (64.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,481 (27.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,229 ( 7.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $383,591 |
| Average Home Value | $440,270 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
28,684
Single Family
26,673
Multi-Family
2,011
Businesses
1,855



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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 1973
0.37 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 38401, Columbia, TN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 30,552 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 19,842 (64.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,481 (27.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,229 ( 7.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $383,591 |
| Average Home Value | $440,270 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
28,684
Single Family
26,673
Multi-Family
2,011
Businesses
1,855
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