2155 Ivy Ave E #1Saint PaulMN55119
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 2155 Ivy Ave E #1, Saint Paul, MN, 55119 in Saint Paul is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.79%. The 5.79% gross yield at $329,900 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $91,145 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (1.07) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $95,095.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(818) | $485 |
City averages based on Saint Paul market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,592 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,929 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.83x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 2026
1,481 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 55119, Saint Paul, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,186 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,858 (60.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,603 (34.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 725 ( 4.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $309,825 |
| Average Home Value | $336,201 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,125
Single Family
11,505
Multi-Family
4,620
Businesses
295
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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
Townhouse
Built in 2026
1,481 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 55119, Saint Paul, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,186 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,858 (60.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,603 (34.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 725 ( 4.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $309,825 |
| Average Home Value | $336,201 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,125
Single Family
11,505
Multi-Family
4,620
Businesses
295
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #7043741