628 Iris StLake CharlesLA70601
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play628 Iris St, Lake Charles, LA, 70601 in Lake Charles is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 5.9%. At $210,000 with a 5.9% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $58,019 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (2.34) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $137,179.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.9% | 9.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(285) | $850 |
City averages based on Lake Charles market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,210 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,233 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.79x |
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 1979
0.40 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70601, Lake Charles, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,418 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,352 (44.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,909 (42.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,157 (13.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $191,938 |
| Average Home Value | $292,149 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,724
Single Family
12,609
Multi-Family
1,115
Businesses
2,035
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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 1979
0.40 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 70601, Lake Charles, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,418 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,352 (44.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,909 (42.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,157 (13.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $191,938 |
| Average Home Value | $292,149 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,724
Single Family
12,609
Multi-Family
1,115
Businesses
2,035
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Amanda Cox • Latter & Blum Compass-LC
Mls Name: Greater Southern MLS
Mls ID: #SWL25003230
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