428 Emerald CircleEmerald IsleNC28594



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-Producing428 Emerald Circle, Emerald Isle, NC, 28594 in Emerald Isle is a stable, well-positioned rental at $555,000. Rental yield 6.94%. DSCR 1.29 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage without U.S. income documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $153,336 in value and $5,112/yr in principal paydown builds equity, a total projected return of $192,316.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(286) | $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 | $3,210 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,275 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.98x |
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 1989
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$1,360 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28594, Emerald Isle, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,083 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,611 (22.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 300 ( 4.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,172 (73.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $654,716 |
| Average Home Value | $686,816 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,858
Single Family
2,858
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
282



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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 1989
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$1,360 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28594, Emerald Isle, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,083 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,611 (22.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 300 ( 4.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,172 (73.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $654,716 |
| Average Home Value | $686,816 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,858
Single Family
2,858
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
282
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