518 Elm AveWake ForestNC27587
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeReliable, bankable, and well-priced, 518 Elm Ave, Wake Forest, NC, 27587 in Wake Forest delivers $2,239/mo in gross rent and $256/mo in net monthly income at a $295,000 entry. The 9.11% yield and 1.69 DSCR make it a clean candidate for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan; no W-2s or U.S. credit history required. With 5% annual appreciation projecting $81,503 over five years and $2,717/yr in equity from loan paydown, total projected return is $128,970.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $256 | $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 | $2,239 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,866 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.20x |
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 2005
2,178 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$161 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 27587, Wake Forest, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 35,796 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 26,327 (73.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,313 (20.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,156 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $536,728 |
| Average Home Value | $601,447 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
32,873
Single Family
30,365
Multi-Family
2,508
Businesses
1,451
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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 2005
2,178 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$161 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 27587, Wake Forest, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 35,796 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 26,327 (73.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,313 (20.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,156 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $536,728 |
| Average Home Value | $601,447 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
32,873
Single Family
30,365
Multi-Family
2,508
Businesses
1,451
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Kimberly McKinney • RE/MAX Reliance
Mls Name: Doorify MLS
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Mls ID: #10116276
Disclaimer: The MLS listing information displayed is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. Copyright 2025 Doorify MLS of North Carolina. All rights reserved.