5242 River Meadow DrBaton RougeLA70820
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowIf cash-on-cash performance is your primary filter, 5242 River Meadow Dr, Baton Rouge, LA, 70820 in Baton Rouge deserves attention. This $299,990 property earns $2,585/mo in rent, a 10.34% gross yield, and nets $727/mo after the $1,349/mo payment. DSCR 1.92 makes it one of the cleaner DSCR underwriting candidates Ziffy Mortgage sees in this market. Five-year appreciation of $82,882 compounds alongside $2,763/yr in yearly equity build, for a total cumulative return of $160,561.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.3% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $727 | $450 |
City averages based on Baton Rouge market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,585 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,739 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.49x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1992
0.31 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70820, Baton Rouge, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,972 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,939 (24.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,071 (59.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,962 (16.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $331,138 |
| Average Home Value | $374,006 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,882
Single Family
6,471
Multi-Family
5,411
Businesses
253
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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 1992
0.31 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70820, Baton Rouge, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,972 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,939 (24.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,071 (59.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,962 (16.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $331,138 |
| Average Home Value | $374,006 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,882
Single Family
6,471
Multi-Family
5,411
Businesses
253
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: John Land • The Land Company
Mls Name: ROAM MLS
Mls ID: #2025013741