281 Neruda AveColumbusOH43215



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 3.91% gross rental yield, 281 Neruda Ave, Columbus, OH, 43215 in Columbus is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $869,900 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $240,337 by year five, with $8,012/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.72) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $145,456.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,173) | $450 |
City averages based on Columbus market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,834 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,376 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.53x |
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.
Condo
Built in 2019
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 43215, Columbus, OH area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,175 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,407 (12.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,478 (70.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,290 (17.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $532,616 |
| Average Home Value | $596,548 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,281
Single Family
5,540
Multi-Family
8,741
Businesses
2,921



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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


Condo
Built in 2019
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 43215, Columbus, OH area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,175 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,407 (12.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,478 (70.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,290 (17.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $532,616 |
| Average Home Value | $596,548 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,281
Single Family
5,540
Multi-Family
8,741
Businesses
2,921
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