301 Ponahawai StHiloHI96720



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeSolid fundamentals define the investment case at 301 Ponahawai St, Hilo, HI, 96720 in Hilo: $4,421/mo in rent, $662/mo in net income, 8.04% gross yield, 1.49 DSCR, all at $660,000. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage qualifies using the property's income alone, clearing approval without U.S. residency or credit. Five-year equity from $182,346 in appreciation and $6,079/yr in principal paydown projects total cumulative return of $291,463.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8% | 5.4% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $662 | $285 |
City averages based on Hilo market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,421 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,496 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.26x |
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 1914
7,341 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 96720, Hilo, HI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,041 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,651 (58.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,423 (32.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,967 ( 9.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $598,069 |
| Average Home Value | $649,712 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,664
Single Family
15,439
Multi-Family
2,225
Businesses
2,357



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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 1914
7,341 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 96720, Hilo, HI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,041 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,651 (58.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,423 (32.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,967 ( 9.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $598,069 |
| Average Home Value | $649,712 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,664
Single Family
15,439
Multi-Family
2,225
Businesses
2,357
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