161 Waterside DrLake LureNC28746



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestment property for sale in Lake Lure at 161 Waterside Dr, Lake Lure, NC, 28746 projects strong ROI of 5.99%. Rental yield 2.7%. With 5% annual appreciation, the property builds $965,604 in value over five years. Equity growth combined delivers a projected five-year ROI of 44.86%, translating into $442,907 in total cumulative return on $987,338 invested capital. You can finance this property with Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which leverages the property’s income for qualification rather than your personal income.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(13,707) | $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 | $7,864 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $20,180 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.39x |
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 1981
8.69 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$3,244 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28746, Lake Lure, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,542 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,186 (33.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 219 ( 6.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,137 (60.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $441,148 |
| Average Home Value | $561,153 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,230
Single Family
2,230
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
128



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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 1981
8.69 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$3,244 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28746, Lake Lure, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,542 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,186 (33.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 219 ( 6.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,137 (60.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $441,148 |
| Average Home Value | $561,153 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,230
Single Family
2,230
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
128
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Listed by: Thomas McKay • Pinnacle Sothebys International Realty
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