196 Watercress LnRaefordNC28376



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderSteady, low-maintenance, and fundable: 196 Watercress Ln, Raeford, NC, 28376 in Raeford at $368,800. Rental yield 7.22%. The 7.22% yield and 1.34 DSCR put this right in the range Ziffy Mortgage approves for non-U.S. investors without W-2s or domestic credit. Appreciation at 5%/yr is projected to add $101,893 by year five, and $3,397/yr in principal reduction steadily grows the investor's stake. Total projected cumulative return: $136,392.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.2% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(54) | $850 |
City averages based on Raeford market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,219 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,126 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.04x |
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 N/A
8,834 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$300 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28376, Raeford, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,272 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,666 (63.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,298 (29.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,308 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $233,259 |
| Average Home Value | $252,718 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,977
Single Family
16,594
Multi-Family
1,383
Businesses
888



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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 N/A
8,834 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$300 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28376, Raeford, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,272 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,666 (63.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,298 (29.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,308 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $233,259 |
| Average Home Value | $252,718 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,977
Single Family
16,594
Multi-Family
1,383
Businesses
888
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Listed by: Caviness & Cates Builders Marketing Group • Caviness & Cates - Fayetteville Sales Office
Mls Name: Nexus MLS
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Mls ID: #N370000000189
Disclaimer: Listing information is provided by the Nexus Multiple Listing Service. Property information is based on available data that may include MLS information, county records, and other sources. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All properties are subject to prior sale or withdrawal. 2025 Nexus MLS. All rights are reserved.







