1556 178th PlHammondIN46324
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeAt $165,000, 1556 178th Pl, Hammond, IN, 46324 in Hammond generates $1,242/mo in rent (9.08% yield) but nets only $58/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.67) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $45,586. Total projected return: $66,590.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $58 | $300 |
City averages based on Hammond market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,242 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,125 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.10x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1953
6,176 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46324, Hammond, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,130 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,648 (61.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,876 (31.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 606 ( 6.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $185,586 |
| Average Home Value | $211,212 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,651
Single Family
8,119
Multi-Family
532
Businesses
437
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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 1953
6,176 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46324, Hammond, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,130 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,648 (61.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,876 (31.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 606 ( 6.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $185,586 |
| Average Home Value | $211,212 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,651
Single Family
8,119
Multi-Family
532
Businesses
437
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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