229 Ballantrae StValparaisoIN46385
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThis Valparaiso rental at 229 Ballantrae St, Valparaiso, IN, 46385 sits in the solid-income band: 8.5% gross yield, $3,152/mo rent, $291/mo net after the $2,001/mo debt service, DSCR 1.58. Entry price of $445,000 is well-calibrated for the income it produces. Ziffy Mortgage finances this type of asset on rental income alone, no tax returns, no U.S. credit profile. Projected five-year appreciation of $122,945 and $4,098/yr in principal reduction bring total cumulative return to $187,922.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.5% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $291 | $420 |
City averages based on Valparaiso market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,152 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,684 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.17x |
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 1998
5,227 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$190 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46385, Valparaiso, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,104 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 14,253 (83.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,163 (12.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 688 ( 4.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $335,578 |
| Average Home Value | $360,727 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,777
Single Family
16,182
Multi-Family
595
Businesses
505
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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 1998
5,227 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$190 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46385, Valparaiso, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,104 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 14,253 (83.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,163 (12.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 688 ( 4.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $335,578 |
| Average Home Value | $360,727 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,777
Single Family
16,182
Multi-Family
595
Businesses
505
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Susie Jaskowiak • @properties/Christie's Intl RE
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