Lot 55 Wandering RidgeCashiersNC28717
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at Lot 55 Wandering Ridge, Cashiers, NC, 28717 in Cashiers is narrow, $159/mo net on $1,835/mo rent after the $1,237/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $275,000 with a 8.01% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($75,977 over five years) and $2,533/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.48 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $114,363.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $159 | $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 | $1,835 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,567 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.17x |
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.
Lot
Built in N/A
5.32 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28717, Cashiers, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,286 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 625 (27.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 143 ( 6.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,518 (66.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $531,888 |
| Average Home Value | $750,584 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
676
Single Family
603
Multi-Family
73
Businesses
410
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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
Lot
Built in N/A
5.32 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28717, Cashiers, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,286 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 625 (27.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 143 ( 6.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,518 (66.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $531,888 |
| Average Home Value | $750,584 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
676
Single Family
603
Multi-Family
73
Businesses
410
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices