340 Hightower RdLexingtonKY40517
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity Builder340 Hightower Rd, Lexington, KY, 40517 in Lexington earns a respectable 7.47% gross yield at $447,900, but after the $2,014/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $62/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.38) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $123,747 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $173,671.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.5% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $62 | $385 |
City averages based on Lexington market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,788 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,548 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.09x |
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 1971
0.27 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 40517, Lexington, KY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,305 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,738 (34.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,295 (58.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,272 ( 6.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $224,669 |
| Average Home Value | $262,715 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,128
Single Family
12,959
Multi-Family
5,169
Businesses
538
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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 1971
0.27 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 40517, Lexington, KY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,305 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,738 (34.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,295 (58.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,272 ( 6.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $224,669 |
| Average Home Value | $262,715 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,128
Single Family
12,959
Multi-Family
5,169
Businesses
538
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices