308 Gillespie RdChattanoogaTN37411
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 4.78% gross rental yield, 308 Gillespie Rd, Chattanooga, TN, 37411 in Chattanooga is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $299,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $82,608 by year five, with $2,754/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.89) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $74,568.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.8% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(600) | $420 |
City averages based on Chattanooga market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,190 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,671 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.71x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1985
10,018 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 37411, Chattanooga, TN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,412 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,672 (55.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,130 (37.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 610 ( 7.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $281,716 |
| Average Home Value | $363,201 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,252
Single Family
7,833
Multi-Family
419
Businesses
662
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1985
10,018 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 37411, Chattanooga, TN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,412 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,672 (55.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,130 (37.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 610 ( 7.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $281,716 |
| Average Home Value | $363,201 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,252
Single Family
7,833
Multi-Family
419
Businesses
662
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: James L Grisard • Keller Williams Realty
Mls Name: Greater Chattanooga Realtors
Mls ID: #1513692
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