4156 Rice St APT 404LihueHI96766
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderSteady, low-maintenance, and fundable: 4156 Rice St APT 404, Lihue, HI, 96766 in Lihue at $475,000. Rental yield 7.47%. The 7.47% yield and 1.36 DSCR put this right in the range Ziffy Mortgage approves for non-U.S. investors without W-2s or domestic credit. Appreciation at 5%/yr is projected to add $131,234 by year five, and $4,375/yr in principal reduction steadily grows the investor's stake. Total projected cumulative return: $146,738.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(496) | $2,500 |
City averages based on Lihue market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,898 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,262 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.89x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1974
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$663 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 96766, Lihue, HI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,037 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,422 (56.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,114 (35.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 501 ( 8.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $840,429 |
| Average Home Value | $905,465 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,247
Single Family
4,433
Multi-Family
814
Businesses
1,423
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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
Condo
Built in 1974
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$663 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 96766, Lihue, HI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,037 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,422 (56.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,114 (35.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 501 ( 8.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $840,429 |
| Average Home Value | $905,465 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,247
Single Family
4,433
Multi-Family
814
Businesses
1,423
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Shawn Kyono • Kauai Rentals & Real Estate
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