229800 COUNTY ROAD JWausauWI54403



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 229800 COUNTY ROAD J, Wausau, WI, 54403 in Wausau is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.08%. The 5.08% gross yield at $524,900 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $145,020 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.94) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $116,695.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,299) | $1,200 |
City averages based on Wausau market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,224 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,314 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.67x |
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 1990
20 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 54403, Wausau, WI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,199 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,942 (62.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,576 (31.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 681 ( 6.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $239,973 |
| Average Home Value | $298,057 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,829
Single Family
9,398
Multi-Family
1,431
Businesses
627



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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 1990
20 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 54403, Wausau, WI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,199 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,942 (62.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,576 (31.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 681 ( 6.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $239,973 |
| Average Home Value | $298,057 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,829
Single Family
9,398
Multi-Family
1,431
Businesses
627
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