531 S Gay St APT 902KnoxvilleTN37902
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 531 S Gay St APT 902, Knoxville, TN, 37902 in Knoxville offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 7.1%. DSCR 1.32 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $176,544 in additional property value over five years, with $5,885/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $211,451.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(502) | $450 |
City averages based on Knoxville market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,780 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,028 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.94x |
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.
Condo
Built in 2008
871.20 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$457 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 37902, Knoxville, TN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,119 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 361 (17.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,456 (68.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 302 (14.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $584,391 |
| Average Home Value | $590,069 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,101
Single Family
735
Multi-Family
1,366
Businesses
549
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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
Condo
Built in 2008
871.20 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$457 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 37902, Knoxville, TN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,119 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 361 (17.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,456 (68.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 302 (14.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $584,391 |
| Average Home Value | $590,069 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,101
Single Family
735
Multi-Family
1,366
Businesses
549
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Melinda Grimac • Alliance Sotheby's Internation
Mls Name: East Tennessee Realtors
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #1293114
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