527 Saunders RdFRANKLINNC28734
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 527 Saunders Rd, FRANKLIN, NC, 28734 in FRANKLIN is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.21%. The 5.21% gross yield at $299,800 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $82,829 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.97) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $79,750.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.2% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(526) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,301 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,708 |
| 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 2025
0.27 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28734, Franklin, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,187 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,607 (55.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,304 (17.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,276 (27.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $288,734 |
| Average Home Value | $333,786 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,135
Single Family
14,538
Multi-Family
597
Businesses
1,128
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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 2025
0.27 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28734, Franklin, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,187 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,607 (55.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,304 (17.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,276 (27.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $288,734 |
| Average Home Value | $333,786 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,135
Single Family
14,538
Multi-Family
597
Businesses
1,128
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Joanna Radford (MLS Only) • Poss Realty (Mls Only)
Mls Name: Carolina Smokies MLS
Mls ID: #26042647