1806 Knapp StLake CharlesLA70601
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 1806 Knapp St, Lake Charles, LA, 70601 in Lake Charles the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 5.63%. The 5.63% gross yield on a $210,000 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $58,019 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (1.04) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $59,383.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(315) | $850 |
City averages based on Lake Charles market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $986 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,217 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.81x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1976
1.19 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70601, Lake Charles, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,418 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,352 (44.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,909 (42.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,157 (13.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $191,938 |
| Average Home Value | $292,149 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,724
Single Family
12,609
Multi-Family
1,115
Businesses
2,035
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1976
1.19 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70601, Lake Charles, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,418 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,352 (44.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,909 (42.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,157 (13.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $191,938 |
| Average Home Value | $292,149 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,724
Single Family
12,609
Multi-Family
1,115
Businesses
2,035
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Lisa Bono • Century 21 Bono Realty
Mls Name: Greater Southern MLS
Mls ID: #SWL25003272
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