43 & 53 Cherry StWaynesvilleNC28786



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeSolid fundamentals define the investment case at 43 & 53 Cherry St, Waynesville, NC, 28786 in Waynesville: $3,300/mo in rent, $283/mo in net income, 8% gross yield, 1.48 DSCR, all at $495,000. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage qualifies using the property's income alone, clearing approval without U.S. residency or credit. Five-year equity from $136,759 in appreciation and $4,559/yr in principal paydown projects total cumulative return of $205,697.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $283 | $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 | $3,300 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,820 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.17x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1938
0.39 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28786, Waynesville, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,175 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,981 (57.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,128 (25.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,066 (17.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $297,270 |
| Average Home Value | $346,300 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,130
Single Family
10,582
Multi-Family
548
Businesses
1,261



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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


Multi Family
Built in 1938
0.39 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28786, Waynesville, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,175 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,981 (57.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,128 (25.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,066 (17.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $297,270 |
| Average Home Value | $346,300 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,130
Single Family
10,582
Multi-Family
548
Businesses
1,261
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Listed by: Ron Breese • Keller Williams Great Smokies
Mls Name: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #4287122








