10 Hjelm RdPorterIN46304



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeNot flashy, but dependably profitable, 10 Hjelm Rd, Porter, IN, 46304 in Porter is listed at $284,900 and delivers $1,972/mo in rent and $261/mo in net monthly cash flow. The 8.3% yield and 1.54 DSCR provide the underwriting comfort Ziffy Mortgage needs to approve a DSCR loan without W-2 or tax-return documentation. Projected 5% annual appreciation adds $78,713 over five years, and $2,624/yr in principal reduction supplements cash return. Total projected cumulative return: $124,682.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.3% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $261 | $350 |
City averages based on Porter market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,972 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,597 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.23x |
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 1960
8,319 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46304, Chesterton, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,923 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,700 (73.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,581 (21.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 642 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $313,394 |
| Average Home Value | $348,036 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,590
Single Family
11,019
Multi-Family
571
Businesses
1,010



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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 1960
8,319 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46304, Chesterton, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,923 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,700 (73.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,581 (21.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 642 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $313,394 |
| Average Home Value | $348,036 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,590
Single Family
11,019
Multi-Family
571
Businesses
1,010
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