3908 Forrest School RdSmithsburgMD21783
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 3908 Forrest School Rd, Smithsburg, MD, 21783 in Smithsburg worth study. Rental yield 4.38%. The 4.38% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $825,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $227,932 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $3,010/mo partially offsets the $3,710/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.81 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $176,408.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.4% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,121) | $350 |
City averages based on Smithsburg market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,010 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,803 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.63x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1979
68.74 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 21783, Smithsburg, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,725 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,870 (77.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 630 (16.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 225 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $384,360 |
| Average Home Value | $456,208 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,283
Single Family
3,283
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
134
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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 1979
68.74 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 21783, Smithsburg, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,725 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,870 (77.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 630 (16.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 225 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $384,360 |
| Average Home Value | $456,208 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,283
Single Family
3,283
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
134
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Lindene Patton • CENTURY 21 New Millennium
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #MDFR2069444