728 21st St SWHickoryNC28602
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowStrong cash flow defines 728 21st St SW, Hickory, NC, 28602 in Hickory: $1,634/mo in rent, $555/mo net, 11.08% gross yield, all on a $176,999 acquisition. The 2.05 coverage ratio comfortably clears Ziffy Mortgage's threshold, enabling foreign-national buyers to close without U.S. credit documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $48,902 in value, and $1,630/yr in principal paydown steadily builds equity. Projected total cumulative return: $102,786.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $555 | $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 | $1,634 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,008 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.62x |
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 1941
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 1941
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: Tori Smith • Weichert, Realtors - Team Metro
Mls Name: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #4328871