3819 Academia AveLakelandFL33803
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowInvestors targeting immediate dollar income will find 3819 Academia Ave, Lakeland, FL, 33803 in Lakeland hard to pass up. The 13.8% gross yield on a $302,900 purchase results in $3,484/mo in rent and $1,474/mo in net cash, well above the spread required for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR qualification (2.56). Annual cash flow of $17,682, five-year appreciation of $83,686, and $2,790/yr in equity build-up combine for a projected total cumulative return of $210,320.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 13.8% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,474 | $1,500 |
City averages based on Lakeland market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,484 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,890 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.84x |
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 2024
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 33803, Lakeland, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,347 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,920 (55.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,890 (34.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,537 (10.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $328,145 |
| Average Home Value | $368,084 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,625
Single Family
9,769
Multi-Family
3,856
Businesses
1,060



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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 2024
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 33803, Lakeland, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,347 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,920 (55.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,890 (34.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,537 (10.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $328,145 |
| Average Home Value | $368,084 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,625
Single Family
9,769
Multi-Family
3,856
Businesses
1,060
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