816 S Ott RdColumbiaSC29205
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderAt $228,000, 816 S Ott Rd, Columbia, SC, 29205 in Columbia generates $1,514/mo in rent (7.97% yield) but nets only $157/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.48) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $62,992. Total projected return: $96,337.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8% | 4.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $157 | $850 |
City averages based on Columbia market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,514 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,267 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.20x |
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 1947
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 29205, Columbia, SC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,610 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,798 (49.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,092 (37.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,720 (12.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $346,573 |
| Average Home Value | $420,577 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,188
Single Family
10,741
Multi-Family
1,447
Businesses
780
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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 1947
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 29205, Columbia, SC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,610 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,798 (49.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,092 (37.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,720 (12.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $346,573 |
| Average Home Value | $420,577 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,188
Single Family
10,741
Multi-Family
1,447
Businesses
780
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Pat G Vella • RE/MAX At The Lake
Mls Name: Consolidated MLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #614816
Disclaimer: IDX listing data provided courtesy of Consolidated MLS - Columbia, SC