2166 Cottage Ave E #3Saint PaulMN55119
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 2166 Cottage Ave E #3, Saint Paul, MN, 55119 in Saint Paul worth modelling. At $284,900 with a 8.04% gross yield, the $1,909/mo rent leaves $130/mo after the $1,281/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.49 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $78,713 by year five; $2,624/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $116,510.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $130 | $485 |
City averages based on Saint Paul market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,909 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,666 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.15x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 2025
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 2025
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: Emily E Green • Sandy Green Realty, Inc.
Mls Name: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #6816411