857 Malabu Dr APT 8102LexingtonKY40502



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash Flow857 Malabu Dr APT 8102, Lexington, KY, 40502 in Lexington earns its strong cash-flow label: 11.67% yield, $2,285/mo rent, $855/mo net income, DSCR 2.16. The $235,000 acquisition cost produces immediate returns that put this property in the top tier for U.S. income assets accessible via Ziffy Mortgage's rental-income underwriting. Long-term, 5% annual appreciation adds $64,926 by year five. Combined with $2,164/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $143,984.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.7% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $855 | $385 |
City averages based on Lexington market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,285 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,337 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.71x |
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.
Condo
Built in 2006
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 40502, Lexington, KY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,855 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,233 (52.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,353 (38.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,269 ( 9.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $506,048 |
| Average Home Value | $586,370 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,244
Single Family
10,478
Multi-Family
2,766
Businesses
624



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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


Condo
Built in 2006
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 40502, Lexington, KY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,855 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,233 (52.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,353 (38.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,269 ( 9.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $506,048 |
| Average Home Value | $586,370 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,244
Single Family
10,478
Multi-Family
2,766
Businesses
624
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