521 Fairlawn DrColumbusOH43214
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 521 Fairlawn Dr, Columbus, OH, 43214 in Columbus worth study. Rental yield 5.65%. The 5.65% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $635,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $175,439 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $2,988/mo partially offsets the $2,855/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (1.05 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $165,425.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.7% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,189) | $450 |
City averages based on Columbus market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,988 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,924 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.76x |
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 1959
0.26 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 43214, Columbus, OH area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,140 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,030 (56.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,358 (37.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 752 ( 5.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $393,314 |
| Average Home Value | $430,495 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,899
Single Family
10,643
Multi-Family
3,256
Businesses
1,300
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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 1959
0.26 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 43214, Columbus, OH area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,140 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,030 (56.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,358 (37.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 752 ( 5.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $393,314 |
| Average Home Value | $430,495 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,899
Single Family
10,643
Multi-Family
3,256
Businesses
1,300
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Michele L Cleary • Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs
Mls Name: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS
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Mls ID: #225013609
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