1717 Rio Tinto DrSparksNV89434



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowIf cash-on-cash performance is your primary filter, 1717 Rio Tinto Dr, Sparks, NV, 89434 in Sparks deserves attention. This $495,000 property earns $2,213/mo in rent, a 10.98% gross yield, and nets $1,668/mo after the $2,226/mo payment. DSCR 0.99 makes it one of the cleaner DSCR underwriting candidates Ziffy Mortgage sees in this market. Five-year appreciation of $136,759 compounds alongside $4,559/yr in yearly equity build, for a total cumulative return of $145,169.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,668 | $300 |
City averages based on Sparks market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,213 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,663 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.83x |
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 1972
9,147 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 89434, Sparks, NV area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,454 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,167 (57.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,762 (38.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 525 ( 4.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $490,172 |
| Average Home Value | $559,981 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,552
Single Family
8,809
Multi-Family
2,743
Businesses
480



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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 1972
9,147 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 89434, Sparks, NV area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,454 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,167 (57.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,762 (38.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 525 ( 4.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $490,172 |
| Average Home Value | $559,981 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,552
Single Family
8,809
Multi-Family
2,743
Businesses
480
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Listed by: Brandon Goles • RE/MAX Professionals-Reno
Mls Name: NNRMLS
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