97 Walter McNeely RdSapphireNC28774



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeReliable, bankable, and well-priced, 97 Walter McNeely Rd, Sapphire, NC, 28774 in Sapphire delivers $2,573/mo in gross rent and $440/mo in net monthly income at a $350,000 entry. The 8.82% yield and 1.63 DSCR make it a clean candidate for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan; no W-2s or U.S. credit history required. With 5% annual appreciation projecting $96,699 over five years and $3,224/yr in equity from loan paydown, total projected return is $160,867.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $440 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,573 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,994 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.29x |
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 1945
0.67 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28774, Sapphire, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,009 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 701 (23.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 144 ( 4.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,164 (71.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $576,754 |
| Average Home Value | $680,036 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,304
Single Family
1,304
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
65



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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 1945
0.67 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28774, Sapphire, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,009 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 701 (23.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 144 ( 4.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,164 (71.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $576,754 |
| Average Home Value | $680,036 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,304
Single Family
1,304
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
65
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Listed by: Holly Gaines Vega • Mason Peak Mountain Properties, LLC
Mls Name: Carolina Smokies MLS
Mls ID: #26045242








