79 E Bay StCharlestonSC29401



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestors who prioritise long-run asset value over immediate income should consider 79 E Bay St, Charleston, SC, 29401 in Charleston. Rental yield 4.94%. At $1,200,000 with 4.94% gross yield, current distributions are modest, but the 5% appreciation rate projects $331,538 in new equity by year five, complemented by $11,052/yr in principal paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.92) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without W-2s or domestic credit. Total projected five-year cumulative return: $276,161.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,801) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Charleston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,942 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,265 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.68x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1788
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 29401, Charleston, SC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,495 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,606 (40.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,405 (37.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,484 (22.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,387,145 |
| Average Home Value | $1,475,668 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,557
Single Family
4,068
Multi-Family
1,489
Businesses
1,320



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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


Condo
Built in 1788
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 29401, Charleston, SC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,495 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,606 (40.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,405 (37.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,484 (22.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,387,145 |
| Average Home Value | $1,475,668 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,557
Single Family
4,068
Multi-Family
1,489
Businesses
1,320
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