18 Lake Front CtColumbiaSC29212
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 18 Lake Front Ct, Columbia, SC, 29212 in Columbia at $1,750,000, 2.57% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 2.57%. The $3,748/mo rent partially funds the $7,869/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $483,493 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.48) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $230,350.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.6% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(6,707) | $850 |
City averages based on Columbia market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,748 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $9,759 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.38x |
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 2000
0.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$450 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 29212, Columbia, SC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,392 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,755 (67.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,792 (26.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 845 ( 5.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $261,900 |
| Average Home Value | $331,148 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,858
Single Family
11,610
Multi-Family
2,248
Businesses
828
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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 2000
0.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$450 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 29212, Columbia, SC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,392 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,755 (67.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,792 (26.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 845 ( 5.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $261,900 |
| Average Home Value | $331,148 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,858
Single Family
11,610
Multi-Family
2,248
Businesses
828
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Kate Sweeten • RE/MAX At The Lake
Mls Name: Consolidated MLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #607189
Disclaimer: IDX listing data provided courtesy of Consolidated MLS - Columbia, SC