1635 Myrtle PlLafayetteLA70506
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income1635 Myrtle Pl, Lafayette, LA, 70506 in Lafayette earns a respectable 8.42% gross yield at $299,999, but after the $1,349/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $193/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.62) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $82,884 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $131,140.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.4% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $193 | $1,850 |
City averages based on Lafayette market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,179 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,793 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.22x |
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 1939
0.80 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70506, Lafayette, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,115 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,649 (45.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,076 (43.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,390 (11.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $245,556 |
| Average Home Value | $281,646 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,861
Single Family
14,582
Multi-Family
5,279
Businesses
1,547
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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 1939
0.80 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70506, Lafayette, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,115 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,649 (45.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,076 (43.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,390 (11.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $245,556 |
| Average Home Value | $281,646 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,861
Single Family
14,582
Multi-Family
5,279
Businesses
1,547
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Ethan Broussard • Keaty Real Estate Team
Mls Name: RAA
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Mls ID: #2020023744
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