5185 Sheppard LnEllicott CityMD21042
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 5185 Sheppard Ln, Ellicott City, MD, 21042 in Ellicott City offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 6.4%. DSCR 1.19 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $214,118 in additional property value over five years, with $7,138/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $249,594.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(690) | $1,200 |
City averages based on Ellicott City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,130 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,512 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.92x |
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 1963
2.46 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 21042, Ellicott City, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,992 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,227 (82.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,268 (14.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 497 ( 3.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $766,672 |
| Average Home Value | $819,079 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,523
Single Family
14,161
Multi-Family
1,362
Businesses
933
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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 1963
2.46 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 21042, Ellicott City, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,992 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,227 (82.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,268 (14.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 497 ( 3.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $766,672 |
| Average Home Value | $819,079 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,523
Single Family
14,161
Multi-Family
1,362
Businesses
933
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #MDHW2065306