212 3rd Ave SWWatertownSD57201



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeAt $234,900, 212 3rd Ave SW, Watertown, SD, 57201 in Watertown generates $1,633/mo in rent (8.34% yield) but nets only $149/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.55) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $64,899. Total projected return: $98,819.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.3% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $149 | $420 |
City averages based on Watertown market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,633 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,391 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.17x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1890
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 57201, Watertown, SD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,815 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,500 (58.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,115 (32.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,200 ( 9.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $259,317 |
| Average Home Value | $291,875 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,495
Single Family
11,112
Multi-Family
1,383
Businesses
1,502



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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 1890
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 57201, Watertown, SD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,815 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,500 (58.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,115 (32.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,200 ( 9.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $259,317 |
| Average Home Value | $291,875 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,495
Single Family
11,112
Multi-Family
1,383
Businesses
1,502
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Listed by: MARK R FIECHTNER • DYNAMIC REALTY
Mls Name: Northeast South Dakota BOR
Mls ID: #27-366








