2434 Post Oak RdSalemVA24153
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income2434 Post Oak Rd, Salem, VA, 24153 in Salem earns a respectable 9.18% gross yield at $240,000, but after the $1,079/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $88/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.70) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $66,308 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $97,830.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.2% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $88 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,835 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,651 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.11x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1985
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$312 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 24153, Salem, VA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,874 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,469 (68.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,141 (24.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,264 ( 7.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $317,038 |
| Average Home Value | $367,775 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,321
Single Family
15,046
Multi-Family
1,275
Businesses
1,603
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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
Condo
Built in 1985
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$312 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 24153, Salem, VA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,874 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,469 (68.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,141 (24.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,264 ( 7.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $317,038 |
| Average Home Value | $367,775 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,321
Single Family
15,046
Multi-Family
1,275
Businesses
1,603
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Mary Helen Chisholm • WAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS(r)- LAKE
Mls Name: RVAR
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Mls ID: #915096
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