17738 Lake Azalea DrBaton RougeLA70817
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeNot flashy, but dependably profitable, 17738 Lake Azalea Dr, Baton Rouge, LA, 70817 in Baton Rouge is listed at $289,000 and delivers $2,086/mo in rent and $283/mo in net monthly cash flow. The 8.66% yield and 1.60 DSCR provide the underwriting comfort Ziffy Mortgage needs to approve a DSCR loan without W-2 or tax-return documentation. Projected 5% annual appreciation adds $79,845 over five years, and $2,662/yr in principal reduction supplements cash return. Total projected cumulative return: $127,864.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.7% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $283 | $450 |
City averages based on Baton Rouge market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,086 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,688 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.24x |
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 1998
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$150 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70817, Baton Rouge, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,335 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,804 (72.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,307 (20.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,224 ( 7.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $313,257 |
| Average Home Value | $357,101 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,033
Single Family
13,991
Multi-Family
2,042
Businesses
818
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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 1998
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$150 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70817, Baton Rouge, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,335 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,804 (72.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,307 (20.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,224 ( 7.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $313,257 |
| Average Home Value | $357,101 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,033
Single Family
13,991
Multi-Family
2,042
Businesses
818
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Ray Williams • Ray Williams Realty, LLC
Mls Name: ROAM MLS
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Mls ID: #2025006444
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