183 Lighthouse Rd LOT 3OcracokeNC27960
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderThe cash-flow margin at 183 Lighthouse Rd LOT 3, Ocracoke, NC, 27960 in Ocracoke is narrow, $83/mo net on $3,709/mo rent after the $2,675/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $595,000 with a 7.48% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($164,388 over five years) and $5,480/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.39 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $230,710.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $83 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,709 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,389 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.09x |
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 2007
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 27960, Ocracoke, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 956 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 294 (30.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 82 ( 8.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 580 (60.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $627,246 |
| Average Home Value | $633,588 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1
Single Family
1
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
154
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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 2007
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 27960, Ocracoke, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 956 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 294 (30.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 82 ( 8.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 580 (60.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $627,246 |
| Average Home Value | $633,588 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1
Single Family
1
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
154
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jennifer Esham • Ocracoke's Lightship Realty
Mls Name: OBAR
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Mls ID: #127674
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