178 E Center StDowneyID83234
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play178 E Center St, Downey, ID, 83234 in Downey is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 5.2%. At $345,000 with a 5.2% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $95,317 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.96) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $98,589.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(491) | $300 |
City averages based on Downey market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,494 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,847 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.81x |
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 1940
0.44 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 83234, Downey, ID area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 658 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 443 (67.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 66 (10.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 149 (22.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $209,052 |
| Average Home Value | $256,981 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
278
Single Family
278
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
32
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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 1940
0.44 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 83234, Downey, ID area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 658 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 443 (67.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 66 (10.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 149 (22.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $209,052 |
| Average Home Value | $256,981 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
278
Single Family
278
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
32
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