218 East LINCOLN STREETAppletonWI54915
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 218 East LINCOLN STREET, Appleton, WI, 54915 in Appleton is capital appreciation. Rental yield 3.57%. The 3.57% gross yield at $650,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $179,583 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.66) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $91,715.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.6% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,428) | $450 |
City averages based on Appleton market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,934 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,104 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.47x |
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 1915
1.45 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 54915, Appleton, WI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,869 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,173 (68.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,238 (29.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 458 ( 2.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $271,850 |
| Average Home Value | $300,665 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,888
Single Family
15,218
Multi-Family
2,670
Businesses
678
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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 1915
1.45 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 54915, Appleton, WI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,869 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,173 (68.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,238 (29.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 458 ( 2.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $271,850 |
| Average Home Value | $300,665 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,888
Single Family
15,218
Multi-Family
2,670
Businesses
678
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Kevin Evers • Real Broker LLC
Mls Name: WIREX MLS
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Mls ID: #50307218
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