5220 Lightfoot PathColumbiaMD21044
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 5220 Lightfoot Path, Columbia, MD, 21044 in Columbia at $549,000, 5.7% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 5.7%. The $2,610/mo rent partially funds the $2,469/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $151,679 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.06) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $156,469.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.7% | 5.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,807) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Columbia market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,610 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,196 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.82x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1991
2,448 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 21044, Columbia, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,678 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,050 (53.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,488 (41.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,140 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $629,747 |
| Average Home Value | $657,495 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
20,145
Single Family
12,915
Multi-Family
7,230
Businesses
1,105
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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 1991
2,448 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 21044, Columbia, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,678 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,050 (53.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,488 (41.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,140 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $629,747 |
| Average Home Value | $657,495 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
20,145
Single Family
12,915
Multi-Family
7,230
Businesses
1,105
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices