13178 Watling PathFort WayneIN46818
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 5.59% gross rental yield, 13178 Watling Path, Fort Wayne, IN, 46818 in Fort Wayne is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $488,900 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $135,074 by year five, with $4,503/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.04) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $140,574.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(693) | $420 |
City averages based on Fort Wayne market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,279 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,778 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.82x |
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 2025
0.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$450 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46818, Fort Wayne, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,825 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,623 (77.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,718 (17.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 484 ( 4.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $245,867 |
| Average Home Value | $263,378 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,009
Single Family
9,890
Multi-Family
119
Businesses
651
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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 2025
0.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$450 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46818, Fort Wayne, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,825 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,623 (77.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,718 (17.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 484 ( 4.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $245,867 |
| Average Home Value | $263,378 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,009
Single Family
9,890
Multi-Family
119
Businesses
651
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jessica Arnold • North Eastern Group Realty
Mls Name: IRMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #202526076
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