118 N Lake AveMichigan CityIN46360
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 118 N Lake Ave, Michigan City, IN, 46360 in Michigan City the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 2.17%. The 2.17% gross yield on a $1,195,000 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $330,156 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (0.40) 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: $129,595.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,013) | $150 |
City averages based on Michigan City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,160 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,698 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.32x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1960
3,375 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46360, Michigan City, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,591 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,713 (54.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,451 (29.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,427 (15.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $182,550 |
| Average Home Value | $260,534 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,767
Single Family
17,144
Multi-Family
2,623
Businesses
1,421
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1960
3,375 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46360, Michigan City, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,591 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,713 (54.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,451 (29.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,427 (15.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $182,550 |
| Average Home Value | $260,534 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,767
Single Family
17,144
Multi-Family
2,623
Businesses
1,421
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jordan Gallas • @properties/Christie's Intl RE
Mls Name: NIRA
Mls ID: #825677