502-506 Louisiana AveChesterWV26034
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderThe cash-flow margin at 502-506 Louisiana Ave, Chester, WV, 26034 in Chester is narrow, $55/mo net on $720/mo rent after the $517/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $115,000 with a 7.51% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($31,772 over five years) and $1,059/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.39 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $46,943.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $55 | $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 | $720 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $620 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.16x |
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 1949
7,318 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 26034, Chester, WV area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,209 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,311 (59.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 590 (26.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 308 (13.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $166,487 |
| Average Home Value | $217,946 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,936
Single Family
1,852
Multi-Family
84
Businesses
155
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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 1949
7,318 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 26034, Chester, WV area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,209 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,311 (59.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 590 (26.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 308 (13.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $166,487 |
| Average Home Value | $217,946 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,936
Single Family
1,852
Multi-Family
84
Businesses
155
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Kaylee Barnhart • Sellitti Realty, LLC
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