840 SE Defender DrLake CityFL32025
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income840 SE Defender Dr, Lake City, FL, 32025 in Lake City earns a respectable 8.42% gross yield at $213,500, but after the $960/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $81/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.56) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $58,986 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $86,644.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.4% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $81 | $200 |
City averages based on Lake City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,498 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,332 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.12x |
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 1970
0.27 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 32025, Lake City, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,127 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,155 (56.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,163 (34.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 809 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $238,613 |
| Average Home Value | $278,138 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,161
Single Family
7,475
Multi-Family
686
Businesses
689
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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 1970
0.27 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 32025, Lake City, FL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,127 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,155 (56.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,163 (34.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 809 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $238,613 |
| Average Home Value | $278,138 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,161
Single Family
7,475
Multi-Family
686
Businesses
689
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices