1954 Gardenia StSykesvilleMD21784



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderAt $400,000, 1954 Gardenia St, Sykesville, MD, 21784 in Sykesville generates $2,498/mo in rent (7.5% yield) but nets only $11/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.39) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $110,513. Total projected return: $152,362.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $11 | $350 |
City averages based on Sykesville market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,498 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,329 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.07x |
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 1984
8,102 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 21784, Sykesville, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,119 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,813 (84.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,910 (12.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 396 ( 2.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $543,643 |
| Average Home Value | $578,098 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,702
Single Family
13,826
Multi-Family
876
Businesses
1,070



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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 1984
8,102 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 21784, Sykesville, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,119 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,813 (84.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,910 (12.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 396 ( 2.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $543,643 |
| Average Home Value | $578,098 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,702
Single Family
13,826
Multi-Family
876
Businesses
1,070
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Listed by: Bob Lucido • Keller Williams Lucido Agency
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #MDCR2028514







