1521 E Melgaard RdAberdeenSD57401



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeTight but positive: 1521 E Melgaard Rd, Aberdeen, SD, 57401 in Aberdeen at $259,900 earns $1,835/mo in rent and nets $192/mo after the $1,169/mo payment, a 8.47% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $71,806 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.57 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $2,394/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $111,084.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $192 | $850 |
City averages based on Aberdeen market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,835 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,539 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.19x |
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.
Condo
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


Condo
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 Provider:
Mls ID: #24-667
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