1296 Selby AveSaint PaulMN55104



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 5.64% gross rental yield, 1296 Selby Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55104 in Saint Paul is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $374,900 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $103,578 by year five, with $3,453/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.05) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $97,847.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(699) | $485 |
City averages based on Saint Paul market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,763 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,312 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.76x |
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 1911
4,356 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 55104, Saint Paul, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,868 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,441 (40.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,025 (52.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,402 ( 6.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $371,864 |
| Average Home Value | $437,068 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,223
Single Family
12,270
Multi-Family
6,953
Businesses
1,646



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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 1911
4,356 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 55104, Saint Paul, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,868 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,441 (40.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,025 (52.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,402 ( 6.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $371,864 |
| Average Home Value | $437,068 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,223
Single Family
12,270
Multi-Family
6,953
Businesses
1,646
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