1615 Mountain Laurel DriveHighlandsNC28741
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowDay-one income is the story at 1615 Mountain Laurel Drive, Highlands, NC, 28741 in Highlands. Priced at $149,000, it generates $2,323/mo in gross rent and $1,415/mo in net monthly cash flow, a 18.71% yield that comfortably supports the 3.47 DSCR needed for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 DSCR mortgage. Projected annual cash flow: $16,981. Five-year appreciation: $41,166. Equity from principal paydown: $1,372/yr. Total projected cumulative return: $147,532.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 18.7% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,415 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
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 | $2,323 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $849 |
| DSCR Ratio | 2.74x |
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
1.23 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28741, Highlands, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,339 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,493 (23.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 393 ( 6.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,453 (70.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $635,060 |
| Average Home Value | $737,612 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,186
Single Family
2,789
Multi-Family
397
Businesses
416
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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
1.23 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 28741, Highlands, NC area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,339 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,493 (23.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 393 ( 6.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,453 (70.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $635,060 |
| Average Home Value | $737,612 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,186
Single Family
2,789
Multi-Family
397
Businesses
416
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Craig Berry • Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Mls Name: HCMLS
Mls ID: #105878
Disclaimer: Copyright Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS. All rights reserved. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.