598 S Crest RdChattanoogaTN37404



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 598 S Crest Rd, Chattanooga, TN, 37404 in Chattanooga is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.1%. The 5.1% gross yield at $1,110,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $306,673 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.94) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $295,711.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,931) | $420 |
City averages based on Chattanooga market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,714 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,203 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.76x |
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 1958
1 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 37404, Chattanooga, TN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,365 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,247 (35.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,113 (48.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,005 (15.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $315,517 |
| Average Home Value | $357,110 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,304
Single Family
5,078
Multi-Family
226
Businesses
737



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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 1958
1 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 37404, Chattanooga, TN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,365 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,247 (35.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,113 (48.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,005 (15.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $315,517 |
| Average Home Value | $357,110 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,304
Single Family
5,078
Multi-Family
226
Businesses
737
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Listed by: Katherine P Smith • Keller Williams Realty
Mls Name: Greater Chattanooga Realtors
Mls ID: #1517707








