1261 W 84th PlMerrillvilleIN46410
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash Flow1261 W 84th Pl, Merrillville, IN, 46410 in Merrillville is a top-tier cash-flow asset. At $255,000 it produces $2,251/mo in rent and $720/mo in net monthly income, a 10.59% gross rental yield. The DSCR of 1.96 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan without W-2s or U.S. credit history. Annual cash flow: $8,646. Five-year appreciation adds $70,452, driving a total cumulative return of $142,847.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.6% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $720 | $400 |
City averages based on Merrillville market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,251 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,429 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.57x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 2006
6,403 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46410, Merrillville, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,618 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,197 (57.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,280 (35.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,141 ( 6.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $223,839 |
| Average Home Value | $250,345 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,068
Single Family
13,383
Multi-Family
3,685
Businesses
1,991
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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
Townhouse
Built in 2006
6,403 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46410, Merrillville, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,618 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,197 (57.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,280 (35.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,141 ( 6.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $223,839 |
| Average Home Value | $250,345 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,068
Single Family
13,383
Multi-Family
3,685
Businesses
1,991
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Theresa Theus • Heritage Real Estate Services,
Mls Name: NIRA
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Mls ID: #821875
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