10021 W Vassar PlaceLakewoodCO80227
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 10021 W Vassar Place, Lakewood, CO, 80227 in Lakewood is capital appreciation. Rental yield 4.46%. The 4.46% gross yield at $650,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $179,583 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.83) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $131,747.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.5% | 5.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,796) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Lakewood market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,418 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,955 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.61x |
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 2001
4,269 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$425 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 80227, Denver, CO area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,130 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,331 (57.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,196 (38.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 603 ( 3.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $630,852 |
| Average Home Value | $674,447 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,083
Single Family
8,936
Multi-Family
7,147
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 2001
4,269 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$425 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 80227, Denver, CO area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,130 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,331 (57.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,196 (38.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 603 ( 3.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $630,852 |
| Average Home Value | $674,447 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,083
Single Family
8,936
Multi-Family
7,147
Businesses
878
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Mike Cerrone • Epique Realty
Mls Name: REcolorado
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