12274 W Tennessee AvenueLakewoodCO80228
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 12274 W Tennessee Avenue, Lakewood, CO, 80228 in Lakewood offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 6%. DSCR 1.11 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $179,583 in additional property value over five years, with $5,987/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $210,983.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6% | 5.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(536) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Lakewood market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,252 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,529 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.92x |
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 1962
0.33 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 80228, Denver, CO area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,062 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,879 (61.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,338 (33.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 845 ( 5.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $695,392 |
| Average Home Value | $761,322 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,935
Single Family
10,473
Multi-Family
5,462
Businesses
1,026
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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 1962
0.33 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 80228, Denver, CO area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,062 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,879 (61.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,338 (33.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 845 ( 5.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $695,392 |
| Average Home Value | $761,322 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,935
Single Family
10,473
Multi-Family
5,462
Businesses
1,026
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Michael Anderson • RE/MAX Professionals
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