1401 Franklin StLafayetteIN47905



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderThe cash-flow margin at 1401 Franklin St, Lafayette, IN, 47905 in Lafayette is narrow, $111/mo net on $1,492/mo rent after the $1,012/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $225,000 with a 7.78% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($62,163 over five years) and $2,072/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.47 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $94,224.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.8% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $111 | $850 |
City averages based on Lafayette market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,492 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,261 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.18x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1945
5,445 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 47905, Lafayette, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,630 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,991 (56.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,333 (37.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,306 ( 6.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $254,797 |
| Average Home Value | $312,191 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,720
Single Family
15,750
Multi-Family
2,970
Businesses
1,408



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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 1945
5,445 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 47905, Lafayette, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,630 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,991 (56.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,333 (37.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,306 ( 6.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $254,797 |
| Average Home Value | $312,191 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,720
Single Family
15,750
Multi-Family
2,970
Businesses
1,408
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Listed by: Catherine Yeoman • Nightingale Real Estate
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