708 Locust AveCharlottesvilleVA22902
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play708 Locust Ave, Charlottesville, VA, 22902 in Charlottesville is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 4.92%. At $595,000 with a 4.92% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $164,388 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.91) 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: $153,070.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,120) | $1,250 |
City averages based on Charlottesville market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,437 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,320 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.73x |
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 1900
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 22902, Charlottesville, VA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,851 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,576 (51.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,480 (41.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 795 ( 7.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $451,661 |
| Average Home Value | $580,194 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,194
Single Family
9,644
Multi-Family
1,550
Businesses
1,901
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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 1900
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 22902, Charlottesville, VA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,851 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,576 (51.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,480 (41.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 795 ( 7.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $451,661 |
| Average Home Value | $580,194 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,194
Single Family
9,644
Multi-Family
1,550
Businesses
1,901
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: THE GUNNELS GROUP • LONG & FOSTER - LAKE MONTICELLO
Mls Name: CAAR
Mls ID: #672503