26 Retreat LnColumbiaSC29209
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 26 Retreat Ln, Columbia, SC, 29209 in Columbia offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 6.01%. DSCR 1.11 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $245,766 in additional property value over five years, with $8,193/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $282,253.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,064) | $850 |
City averages based on Columbia market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,454 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,941 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.90x |
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 1997
0.48 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 29209, Columbia, SC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,612 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,573 (60.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,085 (34.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 954 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $223,804 |
| Average Home Value | $311,122 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,357
Single Family
14,261
Multi-Family
2,096
Businesses
855
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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 1997
0.48 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 29209, Columbia, SC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,612 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,573 (60.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,085 (34.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 954 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $223,804 |
| Average Home Value | $311,122 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,357
Single Family
14,261
Multi-Family
2,096
Businesses
855
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Meredith Honeycutt • NextHome Specialists
Mls Name: Consolidated MLS
Mls ID: #626605