2330 Lake StLake CharlesLA70601
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderTight but positive: 2330 Lake St, Lake Charles, LA, 70601 in Lake Charles at $167,000 earns $1,080/mo in rent and nets $46/mo after the $751/mo payment, a 7.76% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $46,139 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.44 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $1,538/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $66,250.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.8% | 9.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $46 | $850 |
City averages based on Lake Charles market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,080 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $968 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.12x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1984
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70601, Lake Charles, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,418 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,352 (44.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,909 (42.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,157 (13.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $191,938 |
| Average Home Value | $292,149 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,724
Single Family
12,609
Multi-Family
1,115
Businesses
2,035
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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 1984
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70601, Lake Charles, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,418 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,352 (44.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,909 (42.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,157 (13.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $191,938 |
| Average Home Value | $292,149 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,724
Single Family
12,609
Multi-Family
1,115
Businesses
2,035
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Karlie Leonards • Compass-LC
Mls Name: SWLAR
Mls ID: #SWL25100044