263 Mountain Laurel DriveHighlandsNC28741



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderInvestors approaching the U.S. market with capital-preservation in mind will find 263 Mountain Laurel Drive, Highlands, NC, 28741 in Highlands aligned with their strategy. Rental yield 7.11%. DSCR 1.32 and 7.11% yield provide a sound foundation. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR program enables non-U.S. residents to acquire without domestic credit. Over five years, 5% appreciation and $4,453/yr in paydown build toward a projected cumulative return of $177,753.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(83) | $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 | $2,863 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,754 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.04x |
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 2002
1.19 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28741, Highlands, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,339 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,493 (23.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 393 ( 6.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,453 (70.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $635,060 |
| Average Home Value | $737,612 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,186
Single Family
2,789
Multi-Family
397
Businesses
416



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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 2002
1.19 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28741, Highlands, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,339 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,493 (23.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 393 ( 6.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,453 (70.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $635,060 |
| Average Home Value | $737,612 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,186
Single Family
2,789
Multi-Family
397
Businesses
416
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Listed by: John Muir • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - HF
Mls Name: HCMLS
Mls ID: #1001068
Disclaimer: Copyright Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS. All rights reserved. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.








