829 N Jefferson AveCookevilleTN38501



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 829 N Jefferson Ave, Cookeville, TN, 38501 in Cookeville worth study. Rental yield 4.35%. The 4.35% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $795,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $219,644 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $2,880/mo partially offsets the $3,575/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.81 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $179,865.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,879) | $450 |
City averages based on Cookeville market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,880 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,443 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.65x |
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 1954
0.52 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 38501, Cookeville, TN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,090 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,910 (44.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,181 (45.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,999 ( 10.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $314,239 |
| Average Home Value | $373,460 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,524
Single Family
17,163
Multi-Family
1,361
Businesses
1,899



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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 1954
0.52 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 38501, Cookeville, TN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,090 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,910 (44.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,181 (45.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,999 ( 10.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $314,239 |
| Average Home Value | $373,460 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,524
Single Family
17,163
Multi-Family
1,361
Businesses
1,899
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Listed by: Gina Key • American Way Real Estate
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