320 BalsamBooneNC28607
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 5.56% gross rental yield, 320 Balsam, Boone, NC, 28607 in Boone is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $650,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $179,583 by year five, with $5,987/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.03) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $156,563.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,425) | $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 | $3,010 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,176 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.72x |
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 1966
0.26 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$5,680 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28607, Boone, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,926 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,552 (36.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,209 (40.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,165 (23.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $371,926 |
| Average Home Value | $477,239 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,796
Single Family
13,405
Multi-Family
1,391
Businesses
1,773
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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 1966
0.26 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$5,680 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28607, Boone, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,926 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,552 (36.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,209 (40.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,165 (23.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $371,926 |
| Average Home Value | $477,239 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,796
Single Family
13,405
Multi-Family
1,391
Businesses
1,773
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
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Listed by: Rick Pifer • Hound Ears Real Estate
Mls Name: High Country AOR
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #255394
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