3207 Valentine RdBaton RougeLA70816
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 3207 Valentine Rd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70816 in Baton Rouge is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.47%. The 5.47% gross yield at $499,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $137,865 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (1.01) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $136,667.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.5% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(817) | $450 |
City averages based on Baton Rouge market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,274 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,893 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.79x |
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 2007
1.46 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70816, Baton Rouge, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,371 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,700 (45.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,090 (42.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,581 (12.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $254,072 |
| Average Home Value | $282,276 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
20,004
Single Family
12,062
Multi-Family
7,942
Businesses
2,229
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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 2007
1.46 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70816, Baton Rouge, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,371 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,700 (45.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,090 (42.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,581 (12.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $254,072 |
| Average Home Value | $282,276 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
20,004
Single Family
12,062
Multi-Family
7,942
Businesses
2,229
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Candice Castro • Castro Real Estate Services, LLC
Mls Name: ROAM MLS
Mls ID: #2026002305