285 S Painter RdCullowheeNC28723



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income285 S Painter Rd, Cullowhee, NC, 28723 in Cullowhee is a solid income-producing rental, 8.22% gross yield, $2,106/mo rent, $232/mo net cash flow on a $307,531 buy. DSCR 1.52 qualifies the property for Ziffy Mortgage's financing without personal income documentation. Five-year appreciation of $84,965 and $2,832/yr in principal reduction project a total cumulative return of $131,393.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.2% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $232 | $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 | $2,106 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,752 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.20x |
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 1971
0.57 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28723, Cullowhee, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,918 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,822 (30.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,173 (36.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,923 (32.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $371,691 |
| Average Home Value | $541,180 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,394
Single Family
4,382
Multi-Family
12
Businesses
129



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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 1971
0.57 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28723, Cullowhee, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,918 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,822 (30.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,173 (36.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,923 (32.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $371,691 |
| Average Home Value | $541,180 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,394
Single Family
4,382
Multi-Family
12
Businesses
129
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Listed by: Judy Shuler • Keller Williams Great Smokies
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