2 Gardenwood CtColumbiaSC29209
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowThis Columbia rental at 2 Gardenwood Ct, Columbia, SC, 29209 sits in the solid-income band: 13.1% gross yield, $1,855/mo rent, $353/mo net after the $764/mo debt service, DSCR 2.43. Entry price of $169,900 is well-calibrated for the income it produces. Ziffy Mortgage finances this type of asset on rental income alone, no tax returns, no U.S. credit profile. Projected five-year appreciation of $46,940 and $1,565/yr in principal reduction bring total cumulative return to $93,447.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 13.1% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $353 | $850 |
City averages based on Columbia market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,855 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,363 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.36x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1981
1,306 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$419 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 29209, Columbia, SC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,612 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,573 (60.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,085 (34.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 954 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $223,804 |
| Average Home Value | $311,122 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,357
Single Family
14,261
Multi-Family
2,096
Businesses
855
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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
Townhouse
Built in 1981
1,306 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$419 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 29209, Columbia, SC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,612 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,573 (60.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,085 (34.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 954 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $223,804 |
| Average Home Value | $311,122 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,357
Single Family
14,261
Multi-Family
2,096
Businesses
855
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Steve Cowart • RE/MAX Advantage Group
Mls Name: Consolidated MLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #607500
Disclaimer: IDX listing data provided courtesy of Consolidated MLS - Columbia, SC