161 Skyleaf Drive #E20Sugar MountainNC28604
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeTight but positive: 161 Skyleaf Drive #E20, Sugar Mountain, NC, 28604 in Sugar Mountain at $238,000 earns $1,850/mo in rent and nets $81/mo after the $1,128/mo payment, a 9.33% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $65,755 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.64 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $1,995/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $111,431.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $81 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,850 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,414 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.31x |
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 6.5% rate / 30-yr fixed, 25% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Condo
Built in 1980
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28604, Banner Elk, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,910 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,452 (24.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 743 ( 7.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6,715 (67.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $382,801 |
| Average Home Value | $471,902 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,320
Single Family
5,791
Multi-Family
529
Businesses
455
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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
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Mls Name: High Country AOR
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Mls ID: #264066
