214 Cedar Elm RdDurhamNC27713



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderInvestors approaching the U.S. market with capital-preservation in mind will find 214 Cedar Elm Rd, Durham, NC, 27713 in Durham aligned with their strategy. Rental yield 7.19%. DSCR 1.29 and 7.19% yield provide a sound foundation. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR program enables non-U.S. residents to acquire without domestic credit. Over five years, 5% appreciation and $3,316/yr in paydown build toward a projected cumulative return of $116,511.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.2% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(209) | $350 |
City averages based on Durham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,092 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,272 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.92x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 2006
1,306 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$170 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 27713, Durham, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 27,653 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,563 (56.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,994 (39.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,096 ( 4.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $424,275 |
| Average Home Value | $474,898 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
26,168
Single Family
18,385
Multi-Family
7,783
Businesses
1,493



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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 2006
1,306 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$170 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 27713, Durham, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 27,653 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,563 (56.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,994 (39.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,096 ( 4.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $424,275 |
| Average Home Value | $474,898 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
26,168
Single Family
18,385
Multi-Family
7,783
Businesses
1,493
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Listed by: Ed W Billings • Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
Mls Name: Doorify MLS
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Mls ID: #10096389
Disclaimer: The MLS listing information displayed is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. Copyright 2025 Doorify MLS of North Carolina. All rights reserved.








