135 W 57th AveMerrillvilleIN46410
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 135 W 57th Ave, Merrillville, IN, 46410 in Merrillville fits: $584,900, 3% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $161,597 in value within five years. Rental yield 3%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.56) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $5,387/yr in principal paydown and $161,597 in appreciation project a total return of $89,334.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,051) | $400 |
City averages based on Merrillville market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,460 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,278 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.45x |
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 1968
0.48 Acres 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
Multi Family
Built in 1968
0.48 Acres 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: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #837842