








A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |


Rental property for sale in Bluffton at 178 E Elm St, Bluffton, OH, 45817 offers $1,240/mo rent that, after a $1,027/mo payment. Total monthly income is $1,240/mo. Return on cash invested measures 17.49% in year one, and rental yield stands at 7.09% at a $209,900 entry. Equity gained on principal adds $1,354/yr while 5% annual appreciation compounds into $57,992 by year five. Five-year ROI records 90.38% and total cumulative return in cash reaches $62,888. Lending can use Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which structures approval around $1,240/mo property income versus a $1,027/mo payment rather than borrower’s personal income verification through W2s, Salary slips, and Tax returns.
Single Family
Built in 1988
0.28 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 45817, Bluffton, OH area.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,545 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,871 (73.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 512 (20.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 162 ( 6.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $239,872 |
| Average Home Value | $284,252 |
Residential
2,436
Single Family
2,367
Multi-Family
69
Businesses
224
Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-06 | Listed for sale | $209,900 |
| 2018-09-25 | Sold | $120,900 |
| 1995-02-28 | Sold | $70,000 |
Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-11 | $1593.32 | -0.27% | $44,700 | 0.70% |
| 2022-01-11 | $1597.60 | -0.65% | $44,390 | N/A |
| 2021-01-11 | $1608.02 | 13.61% | $44,390 | 19.30% |



Listed by: Chelsea Steinman • Key Realty
Mls Name: NORIS
Mls ID: #6124423
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