3247 Watercress DriveLauderdale LakesFL33311
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThis is a cash-flow-light asset: 3247 Watercress Drive, Lauderdale Lakes, FL, 33311 in Lauderdale Lakes, $485,000, 9.32% gross yield, $79/mo net income. Consider it a market-entry position, the $3,768/mo rent covers the $2,181/mo payment with a margin, and 5%/yr appreciation is projected to add $133,997 to the asset's value over five years. Ziffy Mortgage approves DSCR loans (coverage 1.73) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation. Consider a higher down payment to widen the monthly margin. Total projected return: $192,033.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.3% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $79 | $1,500 |
City averages based on Lauderdale Lakes market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,768 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,496 |
| 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.
Townhouse
Built in 2023
1,840 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$276 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 33311, Fort Lauderdale, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 27,271 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,998 (40.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 14,421 (52.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,852 ( 6.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $362,464 |
| Average Home Value | $412,448 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
25,408
Single Family
19,202
Multi-Family
6,206
Businesses
2,571
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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
Townhouse
Built in 2023
1,840 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$276 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 33311, Fort Lauderdale, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 27,271 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,998 (40.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 14,421 (52.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,852 ( 6.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $362,464 |
| Average Home Value | $412,448 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
25,408
Single Family
19,202
Multi-Family
6,206
Businesses
2,571
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jose Blanco • Statewide Realty Group LLC
Mls Name: BeachesMLS
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