161 E 4th AveColumbusOH43201



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 161 E 4th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43201 in Columbus at $395,000, 4.96% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 4.96%. The $1,632/mo rent partially funds the $1,776/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $109,131 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.92) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $88,320.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,086) | $450 |
City averages based on Columbus market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,632 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,441 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.67x |
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 1900
435.60 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 43201, Columbus, OH area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,534 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,390 (11.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 16,148 (75.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,996 (13.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $471,933 |
| Average Home Value | $467,571 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,494
Single Family
11,190
Multi-Family
7,304
Businesses
878



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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 1900
435.60 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 43201, Columbus, OH area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,534 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,390 (11.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 16,148 (75.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,996 (13.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $471,933 |
| Average Home Value | $467,571 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,494
Single Family
11,190
Multi-Family
7,304
Businesses
878
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