236 Clay AveLexingtonKY40502



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestors who prioritise long-run asset value over immediate income should consider 236 Clay Ave, Lexington, KY, 40502 in Lexington. Rental yield 3.67%. At $1,595,000 with 3.67% gross yield, current distributions are modest, but the 5% appreciation rate projects $440,669 in new equity by year five, complemented by $14,690/yr in principal paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.68) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without W-2s or domestic credit. Total projected five-year cumulative return: $293,080.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,833) | $385 |
City averages based on Lexington market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,874 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $9,073 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.54x |
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 1916
0.26 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 40502, Lexington, KY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,855 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,233 (52.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,353 (38.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,269 ( 9.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $506,048 |
| Average Home Value | $586,370 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,244
Single Family
10,478
Multi-Family
2,766
Businesses
624



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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 1916
0.26 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 40502, Lexington, KY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,855 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,233 (52.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,353 (38.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,269 ( 9.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $506,048 |
| Average Home Value | $586,370 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,244
Single Family
10,478
Multi-Family
2,766
Businesses
624
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