3 Waconda CtDurhamNC27713
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 3 Waconda Ct, Durham, NC, 27713 in Durham is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.75%. The 5.75% gross yield at $500,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $138,141 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (1.07) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $142,167.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(685) | $350 |
City averages based on Durham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,397 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,939 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.82x |
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 1998
0.27 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$35 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 27713, Durham, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 27,653 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,563 (56.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,994 (39.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,096 ( 4.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $424,275 |
| Average Home Value | $474,898 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
26,168
Single Family
18,385
Multi-Family
7,783
Businesses
1,493
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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 1998
0.27 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$35 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 27713, Durham, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 27,653 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,563 (56.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,994 (39.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,096 ( 4.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $424,275 |
| Average Home Value | $474,898 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
26,168
Single Family
18,385
Multi-Family
7,783
Businesses
1,493
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jennifer G Hayden • Nest Realty of the Triangle
Mls Name: Doorify MLS
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Mls ID: #10104497
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