252 7th St SEHickoryNC28602
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 252 7th St SE, Hickory, NC, 28602 in Hickory worth modelling. At $225,000 with a 8.12% gross yield, the $1,523/mo rent leaves $152/mo after the $1,012/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.50 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $62,163 by year five; $2,072/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $94,968.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $152 | $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 | $1,523 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,282 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.19x |
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 1925
0.22 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28602, Hickory, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,156 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,012 (60.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,979 (30.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,165 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $226,054 |
| Average Home Value | $256,746 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,634
Single Family
11,779
Multi-Family
855
Businesses
1,733
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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 1925
0.22 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28602, Hickory, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,156 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,012 (60.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,979 (30.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,165 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $226,054 |
| Average Home Value | $256,746 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,634
Single Family
11,779
Multi-Family
855
Businesses
1,733
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Eric Trejo • Nestlewood Realty, LLC
Mls Name: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #4290549