1444 Ames AveSaint PaulMN55106
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 1444 Ames Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55106 in Saint Paul the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 5.57%. The 5.57% gross yield on a $349,000 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $96,422 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (1.03) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $96,446.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(559) | $485 |
City averages based on Saint Paul market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,620 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,040 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.79x |
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 1962
0.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 55106, Saint Paul, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,418 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,122 (52.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,136 (41.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,160 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $277,944 |
| Average Home Value | $322,155 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,750
Single Family
15,338
Multi-Family
3,412
Businesses
743
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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 1962
0.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 55106, Saint Paul, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,418 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,122 (52.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,136 (41.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,160 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $277,944 |
| Average Home Value | $322,155 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,750
Single Family
15,338
Multi-Family
3,412
Businesses
743
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #7044890