215 E Railroad AveDawson SpringsKY42408



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowInvestors targeting immediate dollar income will find 215 E Railroad Ave, Dawson Springs, KY, 42408 in Dawson Springs hard to pass up. The 11.76% gross yield on a $179,000 purchase results in $1,754/mo in rent and $665/mo in net cash, well above the spread required for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR qualification (2.18). Annual cash flow of $7,975, five-year appreciation of $49,454, and $1,649/yr in equity build-up combine for a projected total cumulative return of $110,571.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.8% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $665 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,754 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,018 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.72x |
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 N/A
5,662 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 42408, Dawson Springs, KY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,992 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,923 (64.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 613 (20.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 456 (15.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $111,671 |
| Average Home Value | $160,459 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,414
Single Family
2,355
Multi-Family
59
Businesses
87



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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 N/A
5,662 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 42408, Dawson Springs, KY area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,992 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,923 (64.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 613 (20.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 456 (15.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $111,671 |
| Average Home Value | $160,459 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,414
Single Family
2,355
Multi-Family
59
Businesses
87
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Listed by: Mallory Johnson • Heritage Homes Real Estate
Mls Name: MHCBOR
Mls ID: #116781
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