3712 Selman CtCarlsbadNM88220
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderThe cash-flow margin at 3712 Selman Ct, Carlsbad, NM, 88220 in Carlsbad is narrow, $30/mo net on $2,400/mo rent after the $1,816/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $403,750 with a 7.13% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($111,549 over five years) and $3,719/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.32 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $154,481.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $30 | $850 |
City averages based on Carlsbad market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,400 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,209 |
| 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 2025
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 88220, Carlsbad, NM area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,149 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,696 (58.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,826 (26.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,627 (14.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $222,689 |
| Average Home Value | $280,869 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,346
Single Family
14,191
Multi-Family
1,155
Businesses
1,140
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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 2025
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 88220, Carlsbad, NM area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,149 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,696 (58.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,826 (26.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,627 (14.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $222,689 |
| Average Home Value | $280,869 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,346
Single Family
14,191
Multi-Family
1,155
Businesses
1,140
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Kerri Fowler • Century 21 Dunagan Associates
Mls Name: New Mexico MLS
Mls ID: #20254564