8008 Lions Crest WayGaithersburgMD20879
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 8008 Lions Crest Way, Gaithersburg, MD, 20879 in Gaithersburg is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.2%. The 5.2% gross yield at $800,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $221,025 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.96) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $206,371.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.2% | 5.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,509) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Gaithersburg market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,467 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,657 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.74x |
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 1994
0.27 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20879, Gaithersburg, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,205 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,451 (70.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,501 (27.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 253 ( 2.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $510,078 |
| Average Home Value | $599,379 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,988
Single Family
6,718
Multi-Family
2,270
Businesses
1,210
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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 1994
0.27 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 20879, Gaithersburg, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,205 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,451 (70.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,501 (27.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 253 ( 2.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $510,078 |
| Average Home Value | $599,379 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,988
Single Family
6,718
Multi-Family
2,270
Businesses
1,210
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Donna Pfeiffer • RE/MAX Town Center
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #MDMC2188116