3226 Lincoln StColumbiaSC29201
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity Builder3226 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC, 29201 in Columbia earns a respectable 7.17% gross yield at $314,900, but after the $1,416/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $7/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.33) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $87,001 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $119,581.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.2% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $7 | $850 |
City averages based on Columbia market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,882 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,749 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.08x |
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 1947
0.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 29201, Columbia, SC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,548 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,816 (19.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,199 (63.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,533 (17.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $266,991 |
| Average Home Value | $296,553 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,749
Single Family
5,092
Multi-Family
6,657
Businesses
2,441
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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 1947
0.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 29201, Columbia, SC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,548 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,816 (19.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,199 (63.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,533 (17.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $266,991 |
| Average Home Value | $296,553 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,749
Single Family
5,092
Multi-Family
6,657
Businesses
2,441
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Phil Brannan • Century 21 Vanguard
Mls Name: Consolidated MLS
Mls ID: #625036