18057 Old Covington HwyHammondLA70403
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income18057 Old Covington Hwy, Hammond, LA, 70403 in Hammond earns a respectable 8.32% gross yield at $245,000, but after the $1,102/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $182/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.54) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $67,689 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $104,584.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $182 | $350 |
City averages based on Hammond market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,699 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,420 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.20x |
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 2025
0.34 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70403, Hammond, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,272 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,937 (55.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,834 (33.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,501 (10.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $238,630 |
| Average Home Value | $244,778 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,598
Single Family
12,795
Multi-Family
803
Businesses
1,099
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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 2025
0.34 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70403, Hammond, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,272 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,937 (55.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,834 (33.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,501 (10.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $238,630 |
| Average Home Value | $244,778 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,598
Single Family
12,795
Multi-Family
803
Businesses
1,099
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices