4958 Sandalwood StNew OrleansLA70127
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 4958 Sandalwood St, New Orleans, LA, 70127 in New Orleans is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.46%. The 5.46% gross yield at $289,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $79,845 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (1.01) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $79,024.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(475) | $850 |
City averages based on New Orleans market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,315 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,675 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.78x |
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 2025
6,242 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70127, New Orleans, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,411 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,382 (42.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,014 (48.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,015 ( 9.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $218,265 |
| Average Home Value | $295,266 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,378
Single Family
7,539
Multi-Family
2,839
Businesses
643
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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 2025
6,242 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70127, New Orleans, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,411 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,382 (42.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,014 (48.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,015 ( 9.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $218,265 |
| Average Home Value | $295,266 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,378
Single Family
7,539
Multi-Family
2,839
Businesses
643
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Nneka Lipscomb • The Sage Firm
Mls Name: GSREIN
Mls ID: #2532279