618 S Center StHickoryNC28602
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income618 S Center St, Hickory, NC, 28602 in Hickory is a solid income-producing rental, 9.87% gross yield, $1,365/mo rent, $354/mo net cash flow on a $165,900 buy. DSCR 1.83 qualifies the property for Ziffy Mortgage's financing without personal income documentation. Five-year appreciation of $45,835 and $1,528/yr in principal reduction project a total cumulative return of $85,605.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $354 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,365 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $945 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.44x |
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 1930
0.21 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28602, Hickory, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,156 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,012 (60.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,979 (30.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,165 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $226,054 |
| Average Home Value | $256,746 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,634
Single Family
11,779
Multi-Family
855
Businesses
1,733
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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 1930
0.21 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28602, Hickory, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,156 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,012 (60.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,979 (30.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,165 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $226,054 |
| Average Home Value | $256,746 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,634
Single Family
11,779
Multi-Family
855
Businesses
1,733
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Haydee Trejo • Nestlewood Realty, LLC
Mls Name: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #4332966