4251 Haywater CvBufordGA30518
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderAt $530,000, 4251 Haywater Cv, Buford, GA, 30518 in Buford generates $3,500/mo in rent (7.93% yield) but nets only $175/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.47) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $146,429. Total projected return: $212,414.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.9% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $175 | $1,500 |
City averages based on Buford market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,500 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,115 |
| 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 2014
6,098 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$1,200 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 30518, Buford, GA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 22,611 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,368 (68.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,805 (25.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,438 ( 6.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $432,266 |
| Average Home Value | $475,826 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
21,626
Single Family
19,745
Multi-Family
1,881
Businesses
2,045
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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 2014
6,098 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$1,200 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 30518, Buford, GA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 22,611 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,368 (68.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,805 (25.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,438 ( 6.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $432,266 |
| Average Home Value | $475,826 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
21,626
Single Family
19,745
Multi-Family
1,881
Businesses
2,045
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Mark Spain • Mark Spain Real Estate
Mls Name: GAMLS
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Mls ID: #10525226
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