176 E Chestnut StAshevilleNC28801
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 176 E Chestnut St, Asheville, NC, 28801 in Asheville is capital appreciation. Rental yield 1.71%. The 1.71% gross yield at $1,615,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $446,195 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.32) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $126,200.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(7,545) | $420 |
City averages based on Asheville market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,298 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $9,200 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.25x |
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 1905
0.27 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28801, Asheville, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,369 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,578 (27.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,188 (55.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,603 (17.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $577,830 |
| Average Home Value | $700,325 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,331
Single Family
6,376
Multi-Family
1,955
Businesses
2,061
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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 1905
0.27 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28801, Asheville, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,369 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,578 (27.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,188 (55.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,603 (17.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $577,830 |
| Average Home Value | $700,325 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,331
Single Family
6,376
Multi-Family
1,955
Businesses
2,061
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Pete Anderson • Engel & Vlkers Foothills Longtown
Mls Name: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #4297446