226 Willow St EDetroit LakesMN56501
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income226 Willow St E, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 in Detroit Lakes earns a respectable 8.35% gross yield at $259,000, but after the $1,165/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $185/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.55) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $71,557 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $110,165.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $185 | $750 |
City averages based on Detroit Lakes market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,802 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,514 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.19x |
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 1900
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 56501, Detroit Lakes, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,550 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,565 (52.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,196 (20.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,789 (26.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $357,335 |
| Average Home Value | $436,261 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,830
Single Family
7,427
Multi-Family
1,403
Businesses
614
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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 1900
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 56501, Detroit Lakes, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,550 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,565 (52.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,196 (20.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,789 (26.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $357,335 |
| Average Home Value | $436,261 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,830
Single Family
7,427
Multi-Family
1,403
Businesses
614
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Paula Okeson • Counselor Realty Detroit Lakes
Mls Name: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #6784367