196 Park AveCraigsvilleWV26205



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingThe portfolio case for 196 Park Ave, Craigsville, WV, 26205 in Craigsville is clear: $168,000 acquisition, $974/mo rent, $2/mo net after the $755/mo payment, 6.96% yield, DSCR 1.29. No single metric is exceptional, but the combination offers a durable, low-volatility return profile suitable for risk-conscious global investors. Ziffy Mortgage's mortgage qualifies on DSCR alone, no U.S. credit history required. Five-year appreciation adds $46,415, and $1,547/yr in principal equity projects total return of $63,603.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $2 | $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 | $974 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $905 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.08x |
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 1966
0.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 26205, Craigsville, WV area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,452 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,018 (70.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 269 (18.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 165 (11.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $112,410 |
| Average Home Value | $135,079 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
956
Single Family
955
Multi-Family
1
Businesses
92



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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 1966
0.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 26205, Craigsville, WV area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,452 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,018 (70.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 269 (18.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 165 (11.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $112,410 |
| Average Home Value | $135,079 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
956
Single Family
955
Multi-Family
1
Businesses
92
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Listed by: Betty Lewis • Castles and Creeks Real Estate
Mls Name: Fayette-Nicholas BOR
Mls ID: #24-615
Disclaimer: Copyright Fayette-Nicholas Board of REALTORS. All rights reserved. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.








