74 Panther Ridge DrSylvaNC28779



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 74 Panther Ridge Dr, Sylva, NC, 28779 in Sylva offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 6.44%. DSCR 1.19 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $117,420 in additional property value over five years, with $3,914/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $141,011.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(310) | $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 | $2,280 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,421 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.94x |
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 1984
1.43 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28779, Sylva, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,868 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,419 (54.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,510 (25.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,939 (19.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $281,555 |
| Average Home Value | $336,593 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,505
Single Family
7,463
Multi-Family
42
Businesses
764



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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 1984
1.43 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28779, Sylva, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,868 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,419 (54.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,510 (25.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,939 (19.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $281,555 |
| Average Home Value | $336,593 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,505
Single Family
7,463
Multi-Family
42
Businesses
764
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Listed by: Melissa Rogers • Keller Williams Great Smokies
Mls Name: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #4318755








