919 Altavista AveCharlottesvilleVA22902



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 919 Altavista Ave, Charlottesville, VA, 22902 in Charlottesville worth modelling. At $389,900 with a 7.48% gross yield, the $2,214/mo rent leaves $86/mo after the $1,753/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.26 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $107,722 by year five; $3,591/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $137,309.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.5% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $86 | $1,250 |
City averages based on Charlottesville market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,214 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,220 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.00x |
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 1949
6,098 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 22902, Charlottesville, VA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,851 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,576 (51.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,480 (41.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 795 ( 7.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $451,661 |
| Average Home Value | $580,194 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,194
Single Family
9,644
Multi-Family
1,550
Businesses
1,901



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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 1949
6,098 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 22902, Charlottesville, VA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,851 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,576 (51.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,480 (41.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 795 ( 7.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $451,661 |
| Average Home Value | $580,194 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,194
Single Family
9,644
Multi-Family
1,550
Businesses
1,901
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