9320 Rock Meadow DrEllicott CityMD21042



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 9320 Rock Meadow Dr, Ellicott City, MD, 21042 in Ellicott City is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.33%. The 5.33% gross yield at $769,900 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $212,709 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.99) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $203,987.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,368) | $1,200 |
City averages based on Ellicott City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,420 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,482 |
| 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 1970
0.60 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 21042, Ellicott City, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,992 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,227 (82.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,268 (14.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 497 ( 3.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $766,672 |
| Average Home Value | $819,079 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,523
Single Family
14,161
Multi-Family
1,362
Businesses
933



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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
0.60 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 21042, Ellicott City, MD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,992 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,227 (82.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,268 (14.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 497 ( 3.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $766,672 |
| Average Home Value | $819,079 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,523
Single Family
14,161
Multi-Family
1,362
Businesses
933
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Listed by: Carla Viviano • Viviano Realty
Mls Name: Bright MLS
Mls ID: #MDHW2062844








