303 Sugar Top Dr UNIT 2523Sugar MountainNC28604
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 303 Sugar Top Dr UNIT 2523, Sugar Mountain, NC, 28604 in Sugar Mountain offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 8.01%. DSCR 1.48 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $62,163 in additional property value over five years, with $2,072/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $63,624.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(369) | $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 | $1,502 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,782 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.84x |
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 1983
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$500 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28604, Banner Elk, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,910 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,452 (24.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 743 ( 7.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6,715 (67.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $382,801 |
| Average Home Value | $471,902 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,320
Single Family
5,791
Multi-Family
529
Businesses
455
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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 1983
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$500 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28604, Banner Elk, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,910 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,452 (24.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 743 ( 7.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6,715 (67.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $382,801 |
| Average Home Value | $471,902 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,320
Single Family
5,791
Multi-Family
529
Businesses
455
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jordan Keaton • Keller Williams Connected
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