242 NW 1st AveJohn DayOR97845



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowDay-one income is the story at 242 NW 1st Ave, John Day, OR, 97845 in John Day. Priced at $245,000, it generates $2,059/mo in gross rent and $580/mo in net monthly cash flow, a 10.09% yield that comfortably supports the 1.87 DSCR needed for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 DSCR mortgage. Projected annual cash flow: $6,964. Five-year appreciation: $67,689. Equity from principal paydown: $2,256/yr. Total projected cumulative return: $130,096.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $580 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,059 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,381 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.49x |
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 1950
4,356 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 97845, John Day, OR area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,519 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 935 (61.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 399 (26.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 185 (12.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $271,528 |
| Average Home Value | $379,428 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,169
Single Family
1,107
Multi-Family
62
Businesses
247



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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 1950
4,356 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 97845, John Day, OR area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,519 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 935 (61.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 399 (26.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 185 (12.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $271,528 |
| Average Home Value | $379,428 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,169
Single Family
1,107
Multi-Family
62
Businesses
247
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