3501 Shepherds PathDecaturGA30034
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe headline number at 3501 Shepherds Path, Decatur, GA, 30034 in Decatur is the 1.69 coverage ratio: rent of $1,065/mo versus a $630/mo debt payment on a $140,000 property. Rental yield 9.13%. That margin is what gives Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan the coverage it needs for a clean, fast approval, no W-2s, no U.S. residency. Appreciation at 5%/yr projects $38,679 by year five, with $1,289/yr in equity from paydown. Total projected cumulative return: $50,544.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(57) | $450 |
City averages based on Decatur market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,065 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,066 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.00x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1992
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$270 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 30034, Decatur, GA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,328 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,789 (55.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,033 (36.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,506 ( 7.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $285,399 |
| Average Home Value | $334,643 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,620
Single Family
16,783
Multi-Family
1,837
Businesses
719
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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
Condo
Built in 1992
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$270 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 30034, Decatur, GA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,328 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,789 (55.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,033 (36.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,506 ( 7.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $285,399 |
| Average Home Value | $334,643 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,620
Single Family
16,783
Multi-Family
1,837
Businesses
719
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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