399 Gowdy RdSarasotaFL34237



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 399 Gowdy Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34237 in Sarasota at $899,000, 5.51% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 5.51%. The $4,128/mo rent partially funds the $4,042/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $248,377 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.02) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $224,420.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,492) | $300 |
City averages based on Sarasota market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,128 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,608 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.74x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 2023
1,551 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 34237, Sarasota, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,353 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,743 (40.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,912 (41.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,698 (18.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $350,668 |
| Average Home Value | $494,000 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,701
Single Family
5,845
Multi-Family
1,856
Businesses
845



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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 2023
1,551 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 34237, Sarasota, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,353 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,743 (40.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,912 (41.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,698 (18.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $350,668 |
| Average Home Value | $494,000 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,701
Single Family
5,845
Multi-Family
1,856
Businesses
845
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