235 Taft StGaryIN46404
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowDay-one income is the story at 235 Taft St, Gary, IN, 46404 in Gary. Priced at $184,000, it generates $1,912/mo in gross rent and $807/mo in net monthly cash flow, a 12.47% yield that comfortably supports the 2.31 DSCR needed for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 DSCR mortgage. Projected annual cash flow: $9,685. Five-year appreciation: $50,836. Equity from principal paydown: $1,695/yr. Total projected cumulative return: $121,657.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 12.5% | 8.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $807 | $450 |
City averages based on Gary market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,912 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,031 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.85x |
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 1941
5,488 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46404, Gary, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,655 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,453 (45.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,951 (38.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,251 (16.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $103,793 |
| Average Home Value | $179,305 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,554
Single Family
5,900
Multi-Family
654
Businesses
242
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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 1941
5,488 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46404, Gary, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,655 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,453 (45.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,951 (38.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,251 (16.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $103,793 |
| Average Home Value | $179,305 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,554
Single Family
5,900
Multi-Family
654
Businesses
242
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Melissa Yanez • Favela Real Estate, LLC
Mls Name: NIRA
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Mls ID: #822127
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