4004 Lost Bay DrOrange BeachAL36561
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 4004 Lost Bay Dr, Orange Beach, AL, 36561 in Orange Beach worth modelling. At $365,000 with a 7.33% gross yield, the $2,229/mo rent leaves $169/mo after the $1,641/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.36 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $100,843 by year five; $3,362/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $148,452.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $169 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,229 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,915 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.16x |
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 2025
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 36561, Orange Beach, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,068 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,266 (20.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 916 ( 5.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 11,886 (74.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $532,092 |
| Average Home Value | $613,951 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,184
Single Family
5,063
Multi-Family
7,121
Businesses
766
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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 2025
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 36561, Orange Beach, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,068 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,266 (20.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 916 ( 5.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 11,886 (74.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $532,092 |
| Average Home Value | $613,951 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,184
Single Family
5,063
Multi-Family
7,121
Businesses
766
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Lanny Brown • RE/MAX of Orange Beach
Mls Name: Baldwin Realtors
Mls ID: #388532