4164 54th Ave NEHickoryNC28601



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 3.85% gross rental yield, 4164 54th Ave NE, Hickory, NC, 28601 in Hickory is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $1,148,900 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $317,420 by year five, with $10,581/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.71) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $221,557.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,320) | $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 | $3,682 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,545 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.56x |
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 2004
1.23 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28601, Hickory, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,555 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,015 (58.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,486 (33.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,054 ( 8.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $303,595 |
| Average Home Value | $360,678 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
24,340
Single Family
22,229
Multi-Family
2,111
Businesses
1,506



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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 2004
1.23 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28601, Hickory, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,555 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,015 (58.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,486 (33.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,054 ( 8.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $303,595 |
| Average Home Value | $360,678 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
24,340
Single Family
22,229
Multi-Family
2,111
Businesses
1,506
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Listed by: Chase Barlow Gray • Chase Gray Realty LLC
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