231 William SpencerWilliamsburgVA23185
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 231 William Spencer, Williamsburg, VA, 23185 in Williamsburg is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.17%. The 5.17% gross yield at $1,275,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $352,259 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.96) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $332,397.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,344) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Williamsburg market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,490 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,326 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.75x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 2015
0.54 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$212 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 23185, Williamsburg, VA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 23,416 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 14,446 (61.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,571 (28.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,399 (10.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $462,783 |
| Average Home Value | $556,229 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
21,874
Single Family
19,466
Multi-Family
2,408
Businesses
1,505
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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 2015
0.54 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$212 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 23185, Williamsburg, VA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 23,416 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 14,446 (61.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,571 (28.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,399 (10.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $462,783 |
| Average Home Value | $556,229 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
21,874
Single Family
19,466
Multi-Family
2,408
Businesses
1,505
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Mike Stevens • The Steele Group Sotheby's International Realty
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