1656 S Lake Ave APT 3ClearwaterFL33756
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 1656 S Lake Ave APT 3, Clearwater, FL, 33756 in Clearwater is narrow, $163/mo net on $1,091/mo rent after the $629/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $139,900 with a 9.36% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($38,652 over five years) and $1,288/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.73 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $63,832.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.4% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $163 | $400 |
City averages based on Clearwater market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,091 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $873 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.25x |
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 1971
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 33756, Clearwater, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,802 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,655 (51.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,010 (35.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,137 (12.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $416,941 |
| Average Home Value | $528,669 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,099
Single Family
10,738
Multi-Family
4,361
Businesses
1,130
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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 1971
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 33756, Clearwater, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,802 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,655 (51.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,010 (35.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,137 (12.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $416,941 |
| Average Home Value | $528,669 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,099
Single Family
10,738
Multi-Family
4,361
Businesses
1,130
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Margie Pretzman • COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Mls Name: Stellar MLS
Mls ID: #TB8430791