909 Carpenter StJenaLA71342
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 909 Carpenter St, Jena, LA, 71342 in Jena fits: $449,000, 5.29% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $124,050 in value within five years. Rental yield 5.29%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.98) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $4,135/yr in principal paydown and $124,050 in appreciation project a total return of $117,884.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.3% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(816) | $300 |
City averages based on Jena market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,980 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,617 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.76x |
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 1990
5 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 71342, Jena, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,311 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,153 (65.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 601 (18.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 557 (16.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $171,573 |
| Average Home Value | $209,088 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,435
Single Family
2,435
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
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 1990
5 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 71342, Jena, LA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,311 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,153 (65.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 601 (18.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 557 (16.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $171,573 |
| Average Home Value | $209,088 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,435
Single Family
2,435
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
288
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Vicki Weaver • WEAVER REALTY LLC
Mls Name: GCLRA
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