1538 Serenity LnWaconiaMN55387
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeWhen a property's DSCR clears 1.5x, lenders and investors both pay attention. 1538 Serenity Ln, Waconia, MN, 55387 in Waconia achieves a 1.56 ratio at $230,000: $1,608/mo rent versus $1,034/mo debt service. Rental yield 8.39%. Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 DSCR loan is purpose-built for assets like this. The 8.39% yield compounds alongside 5% annual appreciation projecting $63,545 in value. Total projected cumulative return: $81,262.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(113) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,608 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,630 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.99x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 2003
871.20 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$285 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 55387, Waconia, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,927 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,545 (76.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,157 (19.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 225 ( 3.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $477,570 |
| Average Home Value | $536,279 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,002
Single Family
5,136
Multi-Family
866
Businesses
460
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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 2003
871.20 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$285 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 55387, Waconia, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,927 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,545 (76.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,157 (19.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 225 ( 3.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $477,570 |
| Average Home Value | $536,279 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,002
Single Family
5,136
Multi-Family
866
Businesses
460
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Listed by: Catherine A Seck • Edina Realty, Inc.
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