201 E 5th Ave #201ColumbusOH43201
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play201 E 5th Ave #201, Columbus, OH, 43201 in Columbus is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 3.92%. At $499,000 with a 3.92% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $137,865 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.73) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $83,891.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,936) | $450 |
City averages based on Columbus market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,632 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,084 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.53x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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.
Condo
Built in 2019
435.60 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 43201, Columbus, OH area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,534 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,390 (11.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 16,148 (75.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,996 (13.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $471,933 |
| Average Home Value | $467,571 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,494
Single Family
11,190
Multi-Family
7,304
Businesses
878
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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
Condo
Built in 2019
435.60 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 43201, Columbus, OH area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,534 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,390 (11.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 16,148 (75.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,996 (13.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $471,933 |
| Average Home Value | $467,571 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,494
Single Family
11,190
Multi-Family
7,304
Businesses
878
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices