1020 W Lake DrDetroit LakesMN56501
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 1020 W Lake Dr, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 in Detroit Lakes the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 1.38%. The 1.38% gross yield on a $1,250,000 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $345,352 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (0.26) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $64,651.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 1.4% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(6,366) | $750 |
City averages based on Detroit Lakes market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,440 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,308 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.20x |
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 1961
0.37 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 56501, Detroit Lakes, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,550 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,565 (52.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,196 (20.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,789 (26.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $357,335 |
| Average Home Value | $436,261 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,830
Single Family
7,427
Multi-Family
1,403
Businesses
614
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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 1961
0.37 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 56501, Detroit Lakes, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,550 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,565 (52.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,196 (20.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,789 (26.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $357,335 |
| Average Home Value | $436,261 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,830
Single Family
7,427
Multi-Family
1,403
Businesses
614
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices