1618 Forest Park BlvdFort WayneIN46805
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 4.91% gross rental yield, 1618 Forest Park Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46805 in Fort Wayne is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $649,900 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $179,555 by year five, with $5,986/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.91) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $165,926.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.9% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,243) | $420 |
City averages based on Fort Wayne market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,658 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,643 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.73x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1948
0.56 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46805, Fort Wayne, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,466 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,323 (50.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,366 (41.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 777 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $167,941 |
| Average Home Value | $208,915 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,583
Single Family
8,813
Multi-Family
770
Businesses
895
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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 1948
0.56 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46805, Fort Wayne, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,466 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,323 (50.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,366 (41.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 777 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $167,941 |
| Average Home Value | $208,915 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,583
Single Family
8,813
Multi-Family
770
Businesses
895
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Joelle Ruefer • Encore Sotheby's International Realty
Mls Name: IRMLS
Mls ID: #202547499