5516 Rio StCharlestonSC29406



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowIf cash-on-cash performance is your primary filter, 5516 Rio St, Charleston, SC, 29406 in Charleston deserves attention. This $235,000 property earns $2,268/mo in rent, a 11.58% gross yield, and nets $869/mo after the $1,057/mo payment. DSCR 2.15 makes it one of the cleaner DSCR underwriting candidates Ziffy Mortgage sees in this market. Five-year appreciation of $64,926 compounds alongside $2,164/yr in yearly equity build, for a total cumulative return of $144,824.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.6% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $869 | $1,850 |
City averages based on Charleston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,268 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,305 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.74x |
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 1950
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 29406, Charleston, SC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,269 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,639 (36.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,476 (55.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,154 ( 7.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $228,666 |
| Average Home Value | $311,248 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,352
Single Family
11,504
Multi-Family
2,848
Businesses
1,666



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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 1950
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 29406, Charleston, SC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,269 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,639 (36.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,476 (55.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,154 ( 7.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $228,666 |
| Average Home Value | $311,248 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,352
Single Family
11,504
Multi-Family
2,848
Businesses
1,666
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Mls Name: CTMLS
Mls ID: #26007348








