118 W Barker AveMichigan CityIN46360
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowInvestors targeting immediate dollar income will find 118 W Barker Ave, Michigan City, IN, 46360 in Michigan City hard to pass up. The 11.24% gross yield on a $205,000 purchase results in $1,920/mo in rent and $689/mo in net cash, well above the spread required for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR qualification (2.08). Annual cash flow of $8,273, five-year appreciation of $56,638, and $1,888/yr in equity build-up combine for a projected total cumulative return of $121,929.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.2% | 7.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $689 | $150 |
City averages based on Michigan City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,920 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,149 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.67x |
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 1879
5,250 Acres 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
Single Family
Built in 1879
5,250 Acres 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: Carla Ebert-Kienitz • Century 21 Circle
Mls Name: NIRA
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #817927
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