317 Gardner Dr NEFort Walton BeachFL32548



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity Builder317 Gardner Dr NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548 in Fort Walton Beach is a stable, well-positioned rental at $525,000. Rental yield 7.13%. DSCR 1.32 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage without U.S. income documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $145,048 in value and $4,835/yr in principal paydown builds equity, a total projected return of $176,656.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(364) | $300 |
City averages based on Fort Walton Beach market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,120 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,275 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.95x |
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 2015
0.27 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 32548, Fort Walton Beach, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,809 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,240 (45.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,003 (29.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,566 (25.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $391,243 |
| Average Home Value | $470,098 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,091
Single Family
10,031
Multi-Family
2,060
Businesses
1,348



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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 2015
0.27 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 32548, Fort Walton Beach, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,809 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,240 (45.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,003 (29.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,566 (25.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $391,243 |
| Average Home Value | $470,098 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,091
Single Family
10,031
Multi-Family
2,060
Businesses
1,348
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