2981 Gaffney Ave SEPalm BayFL32909



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderSteady, low-maintenance, and fundable: 2981 Gaffney Ave SE, Palm Bay, FL, 32909 in Palm Bay at $475,000. Rental yield 7.46%. The 7.46% yield and 1.38 DSCR put this right in the range Ziffy Mortgage approves for non-U.S. investors without W-2s or domestic credit. Appreciation at 5%/yr is projected to add $131,234 by year five, and $4,375/yr in principal reduction steadily grows the investor's stake. Total projected cumulative return: $168,278.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(198) | $450 |
City averages based on Palm Bay market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,954 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,963 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.00x |
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 2025
10,018 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 32909, Palm Bay, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,975 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 14,147 (78.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,960 (16.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 868 ( 4.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $363,999 |
| Average Home Value | $405,081 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,931
Single Family
17,496
Multi-Family
435
Businesses
384



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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 2025
10,018 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 32909, Palm Bay, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,975 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 14,147 (78.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,960 (16.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 868 ( 4.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $363,999 |
| Average Home Value | $405,081 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,931
Single Family
17,496
Multi-Family
435
Businesses
384
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