3901 Howard AveColumbusGA31904



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowThe yield at 3901 Howard Ave, Columbus, GA, 31904 in Columbus speaks for itself: 11.86% gross on a $170,000 price, generating $1,680/mo in rent and $645/mo in net income after the $764/mo debt service. DSCR 2.20, a wide margin that supports Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan without any personal income check. Annual cash flow of $7,744 stacks alongside $46,968 in projected five-year appreciation and $1,566/yr in principal reduction. Projected total cumulative return: $105,984.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.9% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $645 | $850 |
City averages based on Columbus market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,680 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $967 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.74x |
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 1955
10,454 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 31904, Columbus, GA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,235 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,518 (46.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,269 (44.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,448 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $289,479 |
| Average Home Value | $328,983 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,480
Single Family
11,721
Multi-Family
2,759
Businesses
1,528



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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 1955
10,454 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 31904, Columbus, GA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,235 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,518 (46.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,269 (44.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,448 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $289,479 |
| Average Home Value | $328,983 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,480
Single Family
11,721
Multi-Family
2,759
Businesses
1,528
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