716 Forest AveChattanoogaTN37405
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 716 Forest Ave, Chattanooga, TN, 37405 in Chattanooga fits: $975,000, 3.63% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $269,375 in value within five years. Rental yield 3.63%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.67) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $8,980/yr in principal paydown and $269,375 in appreciation project a total return of $182,993.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.6% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,888) | $420 |
City averages based on Chattanooga market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,948 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,449 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.54x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1927
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 37405, Chattanooga, TN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,455 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,694 (44.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,543 (43.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,218 (11.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $464,524 |
| Average Home Value | $559,313 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,432
Single Family
8,282
Multi-Family
2,150
Businesses
1,207
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1927
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 37405, Chattanooga, TN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,455 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,694 (44.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,543 (43.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,218 (11.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $464,524 |
| Average Home Value | $559,313 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,432
Single Family
8,282
Multi-Family
2,150
Businesses
1,207
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: Greater Chattanooga Realtors
Mls ID: #1531331