245 Locust CtSapphireNC28774
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThis Sapphire rental at 245 Locust Ct, Sapphire, NC, 28774 sits in the solid-income band: 8.84% gross yield, $3,088/mo rent, $365/mo net after the $1,884/mo debt service, DSCR 1.64. Entry price of $419,000 is well-calibrated for the income it produces. Ziffy Mortgage finances this type of asset on rental income alone, no tax returns, no U.S. credit profile. Projected five-year appreciation of $115,762 and $3,859/yr in principal reduction bring total cumulative return to $182,949.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $365 | $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 | $3,088 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,556 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.21x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1988
0.71 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$2,033 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28774, Sapphire, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,009 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 701 (23.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 144 ( 4.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,164 (71.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $576,754 |
| Average Home Value | $680,036 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,304
Single Family
1,304
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
65
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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 1988
0.71 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$2,033 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28774, Sapphire, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,009 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 701 (23.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 144 ( 4.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,164 (71.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $576,754 |
| Average Home Value | $680,036 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,304
Single Family
1,304
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
65
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Susan Mills • KELLER WILLIAMS GREAT SMOKIES
Mls Name: HCMLS
Mls ID: #1000630
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