218 42nd StRapid CitySD57702



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash Flow218 42nd St, Rapid City, SD, 57702 in Rapid City earns its strong cash-flow label: 10.66% yield, $2,826/mo rent, $816/mo net income, DSCR 1.98. The $318,000 acquisition cost produces immediate returns that put this property in the top tier for U.S. income assets accessible via Ziffy Mortgage's rental-income underwriting. Long-term, 5% annual appreciation adds $87,858 by year five. Combined with $2,929/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $173,291.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.7% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $816 | $1,250 |
City averages based on Rapid City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,826 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,883 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.50x |
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 1951
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 57702, Rapid City, SD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,138 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,462 (64.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,281 (26.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,395 ( 8.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $432,090 |
| Average Home Value | $494,970 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,613
Single Family
13,867
Multi-Family
1,746
Businesses
1,052



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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 1951
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 57702, Rapid City, SD area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,138 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,462 (64.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,281 (26.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,395 ( 8.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $432,090 |
| Average Home Value | $494,970 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,613
Single Family
13,867
Multi-Family
1,746
Businesses
1,052
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