814 W Markham AveDurhamNC27701



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderSolid fundamentals define the investment case at 814 W Markham Ave, Durham, NC, 27701 in Durham: $3,143/mo in rent, $217/mo in net income, 7.86% gross yield, 1.46 DSCR, all at $480,000. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage qualifies using the property's income alone, clearing approval without U.S. residency or credit. Five-year equity from $132,615 in appreciation and $4,421/yr in principal paydown projects total cumulative return of $195,839.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $217 | $350 |
City averages based on Durham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,143 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,734 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.15x |
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 1921
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 27701, Durham, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,573 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,590 (23.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,727 (62.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,256 (14.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $541,162 |
| Average Home Value | $585,584 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,401
Single Family
8,169
Multi-Family
5,232
Businesses
1,288



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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 1921
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 27701, Durham, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,573 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,590 (23.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,727 (62.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,256 (14.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $541,162 |
| Average Home Value | $585,584 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,401
Single Family
8,169
Multi-Family
5,232
Businesses
1,288
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Listed by: John Whaley • Frasher Whaley Realty Group
Mls Name: Doorify MLS
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Mls ID: #10116836
Disclaimer: The MLS listing information displayed is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. Copyright 2025 Doorify MLS of North Carolina. All rights reserved.








