4981 Steel Dust LnLutzFL33559
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income4981 Steel Dust Ln, Lutz, FL, 33559 in Lutz earns a respectable 9.19% gross yield at $159,900, but after the $719/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $164/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.70) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $44,177 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $71,515.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.2% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $164 | $350 |
City averages based on Lutz market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,225 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $998 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.23x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1974
2,734 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 33559, Lutz, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,750 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,993 (51.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,182 (41.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 575 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $438,365 |
| Average Home Value | $507,849 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,308
Single Family
5,780
Multi-Family
1,528
Businesses
486
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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
Townhouse
Built in 1974
2,734 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 33559, Lutz, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,750 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,993 (51.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,182 (41.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 575 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $438,365 |
| Average Home Value | $507,849 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,308
Single Family
5,780
Multi-Family
1,528
Businesses
486
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices