21252 Hickory StCorneliusNC28031
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThis Cornelius rental at 21252 Hickory St, Cornelius, NC, 28031 sits in the solid-income band: 9.41% gross yield, $2,352/mo rent, $524/mo net after the $1,349/mo debt service, DSCR 1.74. Entry price of $300,000 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 $82,884 and $2,763/yr in principal reduction bring total cumulative return to $147,328.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $524 | $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 | $2,352 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,709 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.38x |
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.
Condo
Built in 2002
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28031, Cornelius, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,631 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,525 (65.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,197 (28.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 909 ( 6.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $621,577 |
| Average Home Value | $829,766 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,270
Single Family
10,984
Multi-Family
3,286
Businesses
1,619
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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 2002
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28031, Cornelius, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,631 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,525 (65.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,197 (28.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 909 ( 6.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $621,577 |
| Average Home Value | $829,766 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,270
Single Family
10,984
Multi-Family
3,286
Businesses
1,619
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Donna Galinsky • Howard Hanna Allen Tate Davidson
Mls Name: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #4293001