346 Lehua StHiloHI96720
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 346 Lehua St, Hilo, HI, 96720 in Hilo at $665,000, 4.37% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 4.37%. The $2,424/mo rent partially funds the $2,990/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $183,727 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.81) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $159,509.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.4% | 5.4% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,423) | $285 |
City averages based on Hilo market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,424 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,582 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.68x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1950
7,500 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 96720, Hilo, HI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,041 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,651 (58.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,423 (32.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,967 ( 9.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $598,069 |
| Average Home Value | $649,712 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,664
Single Family
15,439
Multi-Family
2,225
Businesses
2,357
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1950
7,500 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 96720, Hilo, HI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,041 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,651 (58.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,423 (32.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,967 ( 9.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $598,069 |
| Average Home Value | $649,712 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,664
Single Family
15,439
Multi-Family
2,225
Businesses
2,357
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Sunita Przewlocki • Salt Water Real Estate LLC
Mls Name: Hawaii Information Service
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Mls ID: #714159
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