3040 Forest DrColumbiaSC29204



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingCapital preservation and steady income define 3040 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC, 29204 in Columbia. Rental yield 6.85%. The 1.27 coverage passes Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR threshold for non-U.S. residents. Five-year appreciation of $93,908 and $3,131/yr in principal reduction project total return of $123,170.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.9% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(84) | $850 |
City averages based on Columbia market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,939 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,888 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.03x |
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 1963
0.32 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 29204, Columbia, SC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,285 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,798 (51.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,184 (34.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,303 (14.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $238,178 |
| Average Home Value | $299,340 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,951
Single Family
6,943
Multi-Family
1,008
Businesses
885



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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 1963
0.32 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 29204, Columbia, SC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,285 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,798 (51.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,184 (34.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,303 (14.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $238,178 |
| Average Home Value | $299,340 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,951
Single Family
6,943
Multi-Family
1,008
Businesses
885
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