421 Locust AveLexingtonKY40505



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeNot flashy, but dependably profitable, 421 Locust Ave, Lexington, KY, 40505 in Lexington is listed at $269,000 and delivers $2,063/mo in rent and $426/mo in net monthly cash flow. The 9.2% yield and 1.70 DSCR provide the underwriting comfort Ziffy Mortgage needs to approve a DSCR loan without W-2 or tax-return documentation. Projected 5% annual appreciation adds $74,320 over five years, and $2,478/yr in principal reduction supplements cash return. Total projected cumulative return: $129,277.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.2% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $426 | $385 |
City averages based on Lexington market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,063 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,530 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.35x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1948
10,759 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 40505, Lexington, KY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,327 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,200 (50.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,201 (42.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 926 ( 7.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $209,219 |
| Average Home Value | $282,644 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,714
Single Family
10,430
Multi-Family
1,284
Businesses
1,105



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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 1948
10,759 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 40505, Lexington, KY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,327 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,200 (50.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,201 (42.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 926 ( 7.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $209,219 |
| Average Home Value | $282,644 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,714
Single Family
10,430
Multi-Family
1,284
Businesses
1,105
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