5550 Highway 212CovingtonGA30016
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 3.23% gross rental yield, 5550 Highway 212, Covington, GA, 30016 in Covington is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $550,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $151,955 by year five, with $5,066/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.60) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $88,218.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.2% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,866) | $450 |
City averages based on Covington market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,481 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,129 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.47x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1986
15.20 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 30016, Covington, GA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 22,634 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 16,654 (73.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,085 (22.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 895 ( 4.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $242,135 |
| Average Home Value | $271,567 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
22,228
Single Family
21,792
Multi-Family
436
Businesses
365
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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 1986
15.20 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 30016, Covington, GA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 22,634 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 16,654 (73.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,085 (22.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 895 ( 4.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $242,135 |
| Average Home Value | $271,567 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
22,228
Single Family
21,792
Multi-Family
436
Businesses
365
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Joy M Evans • Joy Evans Realty LLC
Mls Name: GAMLS
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Mls ID: #10451177
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