2521 Shenandoah AveDurhamNC27704



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingCapital preservation and steady income define 2521 Shenandoah Ave, Durham, NC, 27704 in Durham. Rental yield 6.01%. The 1.11 coverage passes Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR threshold for non-U.S. residents. Five-year appreciation of $102,224 and $3,408/yr in principal reduction project total return of $114,334.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(401) | $350 |
City averages based on Durham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,854 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,108 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.88x |
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 1948
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 27704, Durham, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,576 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,231 (55.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,559 (39.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 786 ( 4.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $325,650 |
| Average Home Value | $349,237 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,928
Single Family
13,290
Multi-Family
2,638
Businesses
1,001



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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 1948
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 27704, Durham, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,576 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,231 (55.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,559 (39.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 786 ( 4.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $325,650 |
| Average Home Value | $349,237 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,928
Single Family
13,290
Multi-Family
2,638
Businesses
1,001
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Listed by: Courtney Dunstan • Nest Realty of the Triangle
Mls Name: Doorify MLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #10122928
Disclaimer: The MLS listing information displayed is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. Copyright 2025 Doorify MLS of North Carolina. All rights reserved.








