649 Lakeshore DrBerkeley LakeGA30096
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 649 Lakeshore Dr, Berkeley Lake, GA, 30096 in Berkeley Lake offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 6.27%. DSCR 1.16 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $244,509 in additional property value over five years, with $8,151/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $263,227.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,144) | $1,200 |
City averages based on Berkeley Lake market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,627 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,419 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.85x |
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 1996
0.49 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$425 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 30096, Duluth, GA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 29,864 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,293 (41.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 15,916 (53.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,655 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $397,770 |
| Average Home Value | $442,968 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
28,517
Single Family
16,853
Multi-Family
11,664
Businesses
3,554
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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 1996
0.49 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$425 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 30096, Duluth, GA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 29,864 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,293 (41.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 15,916 (53.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,655 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $397,770 |
| Average Home Value | $442,968 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
28,517
Single Family
16,853
Multi-Family
11,664
Businesses
3,554
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jill Rice • Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Rd.
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