1521 E Melgaard RdAberdeenSD57401



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeNot flashy, but dependably profitable, 1521 E Melgaard Rd, Aberdeen, SD, 57401 in Aberdeen is listed at $228,900 and delivers $1,688/mo in rent and $242/mo in net monthly cash flow. The 8.85% yield and 1.64 DSCR provide the underwriting comfort Ziffy Mortgage needs to approve a DSCR loan without W-2 or tax-return documentation. Projected 5% annual appreciation adds $63,241 over five years, and $2,108/yr in principal reduction supplements cash return. Total projected cumulative return: $102,489.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $242 | $850 |
City averages based on Aberdeen market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,688 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,355 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.25x |
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 1993
1.28 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 57401, Aberdeen, SD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,256 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,448 (55.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,349 (35.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,459 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $272,732 |
| Average Home Value | $316,937 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,624
Single Family
11,282
Multi-Family
3,342
Businesses
1,209



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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 1993
1.28 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 57401, Aberdeen, SD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,256 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,448 (55.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,349 (35.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,459 ( 9.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $272,732 |
| Average Home Value | $316,937 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,624
Single Family
11,282
Multi-Family
3,342
Businesses
1,209
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Listed by: Anne Johnson • Johnson & Johnson Real Estate
Mls Name: Aberdeen MLS
Mls ID: #25-688








