1526 Vilas AvenueMadisonWI53711

INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestment property for sale in Madison at 1526 Vilas Avenue, Madison, WI, 53711 projects strong ROI of 8.73%. Rental yield 4.12%. With 5% annual appreciation, the property builds $606,438 in value over five years. Equity growth combined delivers a projected five-year ROI of 60.36%, translating into $374,305 in total cumulative return on $620,088 invested capital. You can finance this property with Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which leverages the property’s income for qualification rather than your personal income.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.1% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(7,195) | $450 |
City averages based on Madison market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $7,536 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $13,858 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.54x |
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 1907
0.34 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 53711, Madison, WI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 23,716 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,834 (58.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,971 (37.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 911 ( 3.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $461,189 |
| Average Home Value | $519,271 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,407
Single Family
15,722
Multi-Family
7,685
Businesses
774



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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 1907
0.34 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 53711, Madison, WI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 23,716 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,834 (58.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,971 (37.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 911 ( 3.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $461,189 |
| Average Home Value | $519,271 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,407
Single Family
15,722
Multi-Family
7,685
Businesses
774
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