1668 Buff Creek RdSylvaNC28779
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderAt $299,000, 1668 Buff Creek Rd, Sylva, NC, 28779 in Sylva generates $1,890/mo in rent (7.59% yield) but nets only $68/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.41) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $82,608. Total projected return: $117,684.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $68 | $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 | $1,890 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,703 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.11x |
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 1987
0.67 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28779, Sylva, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,868 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,419 (54.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,510 (25.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,939 (19.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $281,555 |
| Average Home Value | $336,593 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,505
Single Family
7,463
Multi-Family
42
Businesses
764
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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 1987
0.67 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28779, Sylva, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,868 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,419 (54.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,510 (25.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,939 (19.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $281,555 |
| Average Home Value | $336,593 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,505
Single Family
7,463
Multi-Family
42
Businesses
764
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: Carolina Smokies MLS
Mls ID: #26045482