5045 SE Driftwood AveStuartFL34997

INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 5045 SE Driftwood Ave, Stuart, FL, 34997 in Stuart is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.94%. The 5.94% gross yield at $535,800 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $148,032 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (1.10) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $144,479.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(931) | $350 |
City averages based on Stuart market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,654 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,372 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.79x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1981
0.26 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 34997, Stuart, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,986 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,372 (69.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,135 (18.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,479 (11.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $444,402 |
| Average Home Value | $523,797 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
21,562
Single Family
19,886
Multi-Family
1,676
Businesses
1,479



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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 1981
0.26 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 34997, Stuart, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,986 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,372 (69.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,135 (18.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,479 (11.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $444,402 |
| Average Home Value | $523,797 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
21,562
Single Family
19,886
Multi-Family
1,676
Businesses
1,479
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