5238 SW 97th DrGainesvilleFL32608
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowStrong cash flow defines 5238 SW 97th Dr, Gainesville, FL, 32608 in Gainesville: $1,974/mo in rent, $680/mo net, 12.15% gross yield, all on a $195,000 acquisition. The 2.25 coverage ratio comfortably clears Ziffy Mortgage's threshold, enabling foreign-national buyers to close without U.S. credit documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $53,875 in value, and $1,796/yr in principal paydown steadily builds equity. Projected total cumulative return: $118,105.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 12.2% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $680 | $300 |
City averages based on Gainesville market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,974 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,216 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.62x |
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 1995
1,307 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 32608, Gainesville, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,458 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,587 (37.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,938 (54.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,933 ( 7.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $394,846 |
| Average Home Value | $429,933 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,637
Single Family
12,924
Multi-Family
10,713
Businesses
1,001
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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 1995
1,307 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 32608, Gainesville, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,458 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,587 (37.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,938 (54.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,933 ( 7.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $394,846 |
| Average Home Value | $429,933 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,637
Single Family
12,924
Multi-Family
10,713
Businesses
1,001
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Chris Bien • ENGEL & VOLKERS GAINESVILLE
Mls Name: Stellar MLS
Mls ID: #GC534460