1677 Merlot LnWestlakeOH44145
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowInvestors targeting immediate dollar income will find 1677 Merlot Ln, Westlake, OH, 44145 in Westlake hard to pass up. The 10.3% gross yield on a $519,000 purchase results in $4,457/mo in rent and $1,043/mo in net cash, well above the spread required for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR qualification (1.91). Annual cash flow of $12,515, five-year appreciation of $143,390, and $4,780/yr in equity build-up combine for a projected total cumulative return of $264,818.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,043 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,457 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,207 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.39x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 2026
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 44145, Westlake, OH area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,446 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,279 (66.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,245 (27.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 922 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $359,821 |
| Average Home Value | $428,848 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,581
Single Family
11,117
Multi-Family
4,464
Businesses
1,922
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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
Townhouse
Built in 2026
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 44145, Westlake, OH area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,446 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,279 (66.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,245 (27.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 922 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $359,821 |
| Average Home Value | $428,848 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,581
Single Family
11,117
Multi-Family
4,464
Businesses
1,922
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
