2138 Saint James AveCincinnatiOH45206



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 2138 Saint James Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45206 in Cincinnati offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 6.43%. DSCR 1.19 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $207,211 in additional property value over five years, with $6,908/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $226,804.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.4% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(916) | $450 |
City averages based on Cincinnati market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,018 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,635 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.87x |
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 1880
6,621 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 45206, Cincinnati, OH area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,313 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,854 (25.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,367 (59.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,092 (14.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $341,509 |
| Average Home Value | $445,109 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,002
Single Family
3,267
Multi-Family
3,735
Businesses
580



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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 1880
6,621 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 45206, Cincinnati, OH area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,313 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,854 (25.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,367 (59.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,092 (14.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $341,509 |
| Average Home Value | $445,109 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,002
Single Family
3,267
Multi-Family
3,735
Businesses
580
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