1028 Highland AveLafayetteIN47905
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 1028 Highland Ave, Lafayette, IN, 47905 in Lafayette is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.46%. The 5.46% gross yield at $340,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $93,936 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (1.12) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $107,063.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.5% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(546) | $850 |
City averages based on Lafayette market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,705 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,906 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.89x |
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 1900
8,494 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 47905, Lafayette, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,630 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,991 (56.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,333 (37.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,306 ( 6.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $254,797 |
| Average Home Value | $312,191 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,720
Single Family
15,750
Multi-Family
2,970
Businesses
1,408
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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 1900
8,494 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 47905, Lafayette, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,630 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,991 (56.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,333 (37.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,306 ( 6.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $254,797 |
| Average Home Value | $312,191 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,720
Single Family
15,750
Multi-Family
2,970
Businesses
1,408
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Tabitha Casto • TruVant Realty
Mls Name: IRMLS
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Mls ID: #202523286
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