1599 Colonial DrChestertonIN46304
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowStrong cash flow defines 1599 Colonial Dr, Chesterton, IN, 46304 in Chesterton: $3,227/mo in rent, $1,037/mo net, 11.07% gross yield, all on a $349,900 acquisition. The 2.05 coverage ratio comfortably clears Ziffy Mortgage's threshold, enabling foreign-national buyers to close without U.S. credit documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $96,671 in value, and $3,223/yr in principal paydown steadily builds equity. Projected total cumulative return: $199,558.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.1% | 7.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,037 | $1,500 |
City averages based on Chesterton market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,227 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,051 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.57x |
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 1999
8,450 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$65 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46304, Chesterton, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,923 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,700 (73.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,581 (21.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 642 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $313,394 |
| Average Home Value | $348,036 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,590
Single Family
11,019
Multi-Family
571
Businesses
1,010
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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 1999
8,450 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$65 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46304, Chesterton, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,923 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,700 (73.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,581 (21.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 642 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $313,394 |
| Average Home Value | $348,036 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,590
Single Family
11,019
Multi-Family
571
Businesses
1,010
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Patricia Taylor • McColly Real Estate
Mls Name: NIRA
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Mls ID: #820821
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