231 Cardinal Ln #231MadisonWI53704



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowInvestors targeting immediate dollar income will find 231 Cardinal Ln #231, Madison, WI, 53704 in Madison hard to pass up. The 21.43% gross yield on a $129,900 purchase results in $2,320/mo in rent and $1,448/mo in net cash, well above the spread required for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR qualification (3.97). Annual cash flow of $17,374, five-year appreciation of $35,889, and $1,196/yr in equity build-up combine for a projected total cumulative return of $142,796.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 21.4% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,448 | $450 |
City averages based on Madison market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,320 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $820 |
| DSCR Ratio | 2.83x |
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.
Manufactured
Built in 2023
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 53704, Madison, WI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,230 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,133 (50.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,091 (45.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,006 ( 4.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $353,641 |
| Average Home Value | $432,267 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,145
Single Family
14,950
Multi-Family
8,195
Businesses
1,332



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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


Manufactured
Built in 2023
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 53704, Madison, WI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,230 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,133 (50.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,091 (45.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,006 ( 4.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $353,641 |
| Average Home Value | $432,267 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,145
Single Family
14,950
Multi-Family
8,195
Businesses
1,332
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