5480 Walnut LnLithoniaGA30038
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowIf cash-on-cash performance is your primary filter, 5480 Walnut Ln, Lithonia, GA, 30038 in Lithonia deserves attention. This $272,000 property earns $2,411/mo in rent, a 10.64% gross yield, and nets $711/mo after the $1,223/mo payment. DSCR 1.97 makes it one of the cleaner DSCR underwriting candidates Ziffy Mortgage sees in this market. Five-year appreciation of $75,149 compounds alongside $2,505/yr in yearly equity build, for a total cumulative return of $149,006.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.6% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $711 | $450 |
City averages based on Lithonia market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,411 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,592 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.51x |
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 2001
6,534 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$225 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 30038, Lithonia, GA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,010 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,302 (57.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,779 (37.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 929 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $323,933 |
| Average Home Value | $354,864 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,475
Single Family
14,223
Multi-Family
3,252
Businesses
554
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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 2001
6,534 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$225 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 30038, Lithonia, GA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,010 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,302 (57.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,779 (37.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 929 ( 5.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $323,933 |
| Average Home Value | $354,864 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,475
Single Family
14,223
Multi-Family
3,252
Businesses
554
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Tanya Pickens • Opendoor Brokerage, LLC
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