135 Emerald DRIVERacineWI53406
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 135 Emerald DRIVE, Racine, WI, 53406 in Racine is capital appreciation. Rental yield 4.91%. The 4.91% gross yield at $580,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $160,243 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (1.02) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $141,833.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.9% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,704) | $450 |
City averages based on Racine market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,658 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,662 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.73x |
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 2001
0.57 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 53406, Racine, WI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,581 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,258 (65.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,828 (30.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 495 ( 3.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $315,200 |
| Average Home Value | $338,626 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,535
Single Family
10,627
Multi-Family
1,908
Businesses
790
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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 2001
0.57 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 53406, Racine, WI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,581 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,258 (65.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,828 (30.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 495 ( 3.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $315,200 |
| Average Home Value | $338,626 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,535
Single Family
10,627
Multi-Family
1,908
Businesses
790
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Rottino Kuiper Real Estate Team* • Keller Williams Milwaukee South Shore
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