4525 18th Street Ln NE #3HickoryNC28601
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 4525 18th Street Ln NE #3, Hickory, NC, 28601 in Hickory at $519,999, 1.52% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 1.52%. The $660/mo rent partially funds the $2,338/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $143,666 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.28) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $35,502.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 1.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,509) | $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 | $660 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,962 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.22x |
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 1999
0.50 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28601, Hickory, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,555 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,015 (58.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,486 (33.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,054 ( 8.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $303,595 |
| Average Home Value | $360,678 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
24,340
Single Family
22,229
Multi-Family
2,111
Businesses
1,506
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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 1999
0.50 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28601, Hickory, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,555 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,015 (58.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,486 (33.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,054 ( 8.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $303,595 |
| Average Home Value | $360,678 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
24,340
Single Family
22,229
Multi-Family
2,111
Businesses
1,506
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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Mls Name: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #4366352