3659 Melrose Cottage DrMatthewsNC28105
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeNot flashy, but dependably profitable, 3659 Melrose Cottage Dr, Matthews, NC, 28105 in Matthews is listed at $260,000 and delivers $2,094/mo in rent and $293/mo in net monthly cash flow. The 9.66% yield and 1.79 DSCR provide the underwriting comfort Ziffy Mortgage needs to approve a DSCR loan without W-2 or tax-return documentation. Projected 5% annual appreciation adds $71,833 over five years, and $2,395/yr in principal reduction supplements cash return. Total projected cumulative return: $118,305.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.7% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $293 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,094 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,697 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.23x |
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 2000
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$216 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28105, Matthews, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,494 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,458 (63.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,384 (32.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 652 ( 3.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $457,147 |
| Average Home Value | $515,720 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,513
Single Family
15,532
Multi-Family
3,981
Businesses
1,554
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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 2000
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$216 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28105, Matthews, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,494 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,458 (63.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,384 (32.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 652 ( 3.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $457,147 |
| Average Home Value | $515,720 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,513
Single Family
15,532
Multi-Family
3,981
Businesses
1,554
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices