4212 Melinda DrChattanoogaTN37416
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 4212 Melinda Dr, Chattanooga, TN, 37416 in Chattanooga worth modelling. At $349,500 with a 7.48% gross yield, the $2,178/mo rent leaves $86/mo after the $1,572/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.39 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $96,560 by year five; $3,219/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $137,735.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.5% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $86 | $420 |
City averages based on Chattanooga market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,178 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,953 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.12x |
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 1974
0.39 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 37416, Chattanooga, TN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,072 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,323 (61.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,377 (33.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 372 ( 5.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $306,325 |
| Average Home Value | $381,700 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,946
Single Family
6,048
Multi-Family
898
Businesses
654
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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 1974
0.39 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 37416, Chattanooga, TN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,072 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,323 (61.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,377 (33.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 372 ( 5.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $306,325 |
| Average Home Value | $381,700 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,946
Single Family
6,048
Multi-Family
898
Businesses
654
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Manuel Martinez • Keller Williams Realty
Mls Name: Greater Chattanooga Realtors
Mls ID: #1528879