609 Melrose AveCovingtonLA70433
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 609 Melrose Ave, Covington, LA, 70433 in Covington is capital appreciation. Rental yield 3.02%. The 3.02% gross yield at $1,095,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $302,528 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.56) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $149,881.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3% | 5.4% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,131) | $420 |
City averages based on Covington market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,760 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,456 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.43x |
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 2025
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$325 quarterly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70433, Covington, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,359 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,755 (65.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,168 (26.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,436 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $362,329 |
| Average Home Value | $432,167 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,248
Single Family
16,319
Multi-Family
2,929
Businesses
2,215
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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 2025
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$325 quarterly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70433, Covington, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,359 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,755 (65.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,168 (26.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,436 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $362,329 |
| Average Home Value | $432,167 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,248
Single Family
16,319
Multi-Family
2,929
Businesses
2,215
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Felicity Kahn • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred, REALTOR
Mls Name: GSREIN
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