978 Highland StColumbusOH43201
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 978 Highland St, Columbus, OH, 43201 in Columbus is narrow, $160/mo net on $2,232/mo rent after the $1,416/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $315,000 with a 8.5% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($87,029 over five years) and $2,901/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.58 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $130,306.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.5% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $160 | $450 |
City averages based on Columbus market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,232 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,947 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.15x |
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 1910
871.20 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 43201, Columbus, OH area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,534 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,390 (11.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 16,148 (75.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,996 (13.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $471,933 |
| Average Home Value | $467,571 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,494
Single Family
11,190
Multi-Family
7,304
Businesses
878
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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 1910
871.20 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 43201, Columbus, OH area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,534 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,390 (11.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 16,148 (75.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,996 (13.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $471,933 |
| Average Home Value | $467,571 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,494
Single Family
11,190
Multi-Family
7,304
Businesses
878
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices