1640 Preston DrColumbusGA31906
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeTight but positive: 1640 Preston Dr, Columbus, GA, 31906 in Columbus at $220,000 earns $1,494/mo in rent and nets $27/mo after the $989/mo payment, a 8.15% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $60,782 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.51 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $2,026/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $85,622.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.2% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $27 | $850 |
City averages based on Columbus market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,494 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,380 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.08x |
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 1952
0.28 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 31906, Columbus, GA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,989 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,190 (38.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,160 (47.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,639 (14.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $216,921 |
| Average Home Value | $275,489 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,294
Single Family
8,120
Multi-Family
1,174
Businesses
652
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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 1952
0.28 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 31906, Columbus, GA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,989 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,190 (38.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,160 (47.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,639 (14.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $216,921 |
| Average Home Value | $275,489 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,294
Single Family
8,120
Multi-Family
1,174
Businesses
652
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Kia Chambers • Prestige Property Brokers
Mls Name: GAMLS
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