5535 Lake Buffum RdLake WalesFL33859
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 5535 Lake Buffum Rd, Lake Wales, FL, 33859 in Lake Wales offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 6.34%. DSCR 1.18 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $117,392 in additional property value over five years, with $3,913/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $124,994.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(573) | $300 |
City averages based on Lake Wales market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,246 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,651 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.85x |
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.
Manufactured
Built in 2024
6.35 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 33859, Lake Wales, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,900 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,212 (61.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,592 (23.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,096 (15.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $272,083 |
| Average Home Value | $311,644 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,567
Single Family
4,994
Multi-Family
573
Businesses
573
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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
Manufactured
Built in 2024
6.35 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 33859, Lake Wales, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,900 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,212 (61.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,592 (23.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,096 (15.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $272,083 |
| Average Home Value | $311,644 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,567
Single Family
4,994
Multi-Family
573
Businesses
573
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: John Hubbert, Jr • BHHS FLORIDA PROPERTIES GROUP
Mls Name: Stellar MLS
Mls ID: #L4951838