55 Laurens St #55-HCharlestonSC29401
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 55 Laurens St #55-H, Charleston, SC, 29401 in Charleston the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 4.39%. The 4.39% gross yield on a $1,195,000 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $330,156 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (0.81) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $275,791.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,737) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Charleston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,376 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,638 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.66x |
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 1850
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 29401, Charleston, SC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,495 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,606 (40.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,405 (37.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,484 (22.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,387,145 |
| Average Home Value | $1,475,668 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,557
Single Family
4,068
Multi-Family
1,489
Businesses
1,320
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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 1850
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 29401, Charleston, SC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,495 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,606 (40.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,405 (37.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,484 (22.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,387,145 |
| Average Home Value | $1,475,668 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,557
Single Family
4,068
Multi-Family
1,489
Businesses
1,320
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: CTMLS
Mls ID: #26020903