3458 Highway 818RustonLA71270
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 3458 Highway 818, Ruston, LA, 71270 in Ruston fits: $675,000, 3.55% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $186,490 in value within five years. Rental yield 3.55%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.66) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $6,217/yr in principal paydown and $186,490 in appreciation project a total return of $115,440.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.6% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,184) | $800 |
City averages based on Ruston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,997 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,913 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.51x |
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
25 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 71270, Ruston, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,256 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,684 (43.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,746 (44.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,826 (12.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $233,923 |
| Average Home Value | $263,023 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,891
Single Family
13,882
Multi-Family
1,009
Businesses
1,277
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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
25 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 71270, Ruston, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,256 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,684 (43.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,746 (44.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,826 (12.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $233,923 |
| Average Home Value | $263,023 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,891
Single Family
13,882
Multi-Family
1,009
Businesses
1,277
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices