242 Blue Valley CtColumbiaSC29203
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingInvestors approaching the U.S. market with capital-preservation in mind will find 242 Blue Valley Ct, Columbia, SC, 29203 in Columbia aligned with their strategy. Rental yield 6.52%. DSCR 1.21 and 6.52% 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 $2,897/yr in paydown build toward a projected cumulative return of $104,654.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(227) | $850 |
City averages based on Columbia market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,708 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,810 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.94x |
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 2025
6,098 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$750 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 29203, Columbia, SC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,188 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,182 (47.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,860 (41.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,146 (11.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $190,357 |
| Average Home Value | $287,559 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,935
Single Family
15,872
Multi-Family
1,063
Businesses
1,170
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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 2025
6,098 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$750 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 29203, Columbia, SC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,188 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,182 (47.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,860 (41.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,146 (11.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $190,357 |
| Average Home Value | $287,559 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,935
Single Family
15,872
Multi-Family
1,063
Businesses
1,170
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Amber Tyler • DR Horton Inc
Mls Name: Consolidated MLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #611064
Disclaimer: IDX listing data provided courtesy of Consolidated MLS - Columbia, SC