1538 Lake StHobartIN46342
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash Flow1538 Lake St, Hobart, IN, 46342 in Hobart earns its strong cash-flow label: 10.97% yield, $2,605/mo rent, $806/mo net income, DSCR 2.03. The $284,899 acquisition cost produces immediate returns that put this property in the top tier for U.S. income assets accessible via Ziffy Mortgage's rental-income underwriting. Long-term, 5% annual appreciation adds $78,712 by year five. Combined with $2,624/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $160,081.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $806 | $500 |
City averages based on Hobart market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,605 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,686 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.55x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1995
6,359 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$200 quarterly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46342, Hobart, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,699 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,996 (73.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,806 (20.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 897 ( 6.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $231,713 |
| Average Home Value | $262,010 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,166
Single Family
11,782
Multi-Family
1,384
Businesses
705
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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
Townhouse
Built in 1995
6,359 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$200 quarterly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46342, Hobart, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,699 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,996 (73.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,806 (20.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 897 ( 6.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $231,713 |
| Average Home Value | $262,010 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,166
Single Family
11,782
Multi-Family
1,384
Businesses
705
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Listed by: Jim Moore • Key Realty Indiana, LLC
Mls Name: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID
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Mls ID: #838678
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