1540 North Jefferson STREET UNIT 1MilwaukeeWI53202
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 1540 North Jefferson STREET UNIT 1, Milwaukee, WI, 53202 in Milwaukee is capital appreciation. Rental yield 3.5%. The 3.5% gross yield at $1,165,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $321,868 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.65) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $128,612.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.5% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,943) | $3,200 |
City averages based on Milwaukee market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,401 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,880 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.43x |
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.
Condo
Built in 2025
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$525 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 53202, Milwaukee, WI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,098 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,286 (15.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 15,553 (73.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,259 (10.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $408,439 |
| Average Home Value | $483,427 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,997
Single Family
3,477
Multi-Family
16,520
Businesses
2,237
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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 2025
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$525 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 53202, Milwaukee, WI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,098 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,286 (15.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 15,553 (73.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,259 (10.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $408,439 |
| Average Home Value | $483,427 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,997
Single Family
3,477
Multi-Family
16,520
Businesses
2,237
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Benjamin Cohn • Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore
Mls Name: WIREX MLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #1904390
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