318 3rd StMerritt IslandFL32953



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income318 3rd St, Merritt Island, FL, 32953 in Merritt Island earns a respectable 8.49% gross yield at $295,000, but after the $1,327/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $128/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.57) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $81,503 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $120,714.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.5% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $128 | $250 |
City averages based on Merritt Island market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,087 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,841 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.13x |
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 1959
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 32953, Merritt Island, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,436 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,922 (69.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,764 (24.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 750 ( 6.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $483,378 |
| Average Home Value | $547,706 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,935
Single Family
9,935
Multi-Family
1,000
Businesses
793



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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 1959
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 32953, Merritt Island, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,436 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,922 (69.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,764 (24.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 750 ( 6.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $483,378 |
| Average Home Value | $547,706 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,935
Single Family
9,935
Multi-Family
1,000
Businesses
793
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Listed by: Vicki L Chambers • C. Apollo Realty Inc
Mls Name: Space Coast AOR
Mls ID: #1024863
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