209 Lake Merial Blvd #42Panama CityFL32409
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income209 Lake Merial Blvd #42, Panama City, FL, 32409 in Panama City earns a respectable 8% gross yield at $427,990, but after the $1,925/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $12/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.48) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $118,246 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $163,869.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $12 | $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 | $2,852 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,670 |
| 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 2025
0.25 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 32409, Panama City, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,269 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,255 (76.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 416 ( 9.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 598 (14.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $295,508 |
| Average Home Value | $343,498 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,626
Single Family
4,563
Multi-Family
63
Businesses
136
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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 2025
0.25 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 32409, Panama City, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,269 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,255 (76.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 416 ( 9.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 598 (14.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $295,508 |
| Average Home Value | $343,498 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,626
Single Family
4,563
Multi-Family
63
Businesses
136
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Trish Lohela • Holiday Builders of the Gulf Coast
Mls Name: CPAR
Mls ID: #770370