Ellis (Riverlights) Plan, RiverlightsWilmingtonNC28412
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at Ellis (Riverlights) Plan, Riverlights, Wilmington, NC, 28412 in Wilmington is capital appreciation. Rental yield 4.66%. The 4.66% gross yield at $678,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $187,319 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.86) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $160,418.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,498) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Wilmington market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,634 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,862 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.68x |
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 2026
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28412, Wilmington, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,383 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,950 (53.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,242 (37.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,191 ( 9.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $396,597 |
| Average Home Value | $451,674 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,810
Single Family
18,795
Multi-Family
5,015
Businesses
956
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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 2026
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28412, Wilmington, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,383 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,950 (53.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,242 (37.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,191 ( 9.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $396,597 |
| Average Home Value | $451,674 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,810
Single Family
18,795
Multi-Family
5,015
Businesses
956
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • Legacy Homes By Bill Clark
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