408 E School StLake CharlesLA70605
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play408 E School St, Lake Charles, LA, 70605 in Lake Charles is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 1.25%. At $1,100,000 with a 1.25% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $303,910 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.23) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $52,523.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 1.3% | 9.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,666) | $850 |
City averages based on Lake Charles market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,148 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,376 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.18x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1970
1.02 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70605, Lake Charles, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,741 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,196 (59.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,823 (31.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,722 ( 9.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $320,067 |
| Average Home Value | $394,663 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,180
Single Family
14,078
Multi-Family
3,102
Businesses
927
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1970
1.02 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70605, Lake Charles, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,741 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,196 (59.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,823 (31.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,722 ( 9.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $320,067 |
| Average Home Value | $394,663 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,180
Single Family
14,078
Multi-Family
3,102
Businesses
927
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Haley Bonin • Flavin Realty, Inc.
Mls Name: Greater Southern MLS
Mls ID: #SWL24006348