2431 Lafayette StFort WayneIN46803



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeNot flashy, but dependably profitable, 2431 Lafayette St, Fort Wayne, IN, 46803 in Fort Wayne is listed at $135,000 and delivers $1,157/mo in rent and $323/mo in net monthly cash flow. The 9.99% yield and 1.91 DSCR provide the underwriting comfort Ziffy Mortgage needs to approve a DSCR loan without W-2 or tax-return documentation. Projected 5% annual appreciation adds $37,298 over five years, and $1,243/yr in principal reduction supplements cash return. Total projected cumulative return: $73,418.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $323 | $420 |
City averages based on Fort Wayne market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,157 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $757 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.53x |
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 1915
3,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46803, Fort Wayne, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,555 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,546 (33.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,353 (51.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 656 (14.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $85,510 |
| Average Home Value | $139,154 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,973
Single Family
3,660
Multi-Family
313
Businesses
558



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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 1915
3,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46803, Fort Wayne, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,555 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,546 (33.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,353 (51.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 656 (14.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $85,510 |
| Average Home Value | $139,154 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,973
Single Family
3,660
Multi-Family
313
Businesses
558
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Listed by: Lidia Carranza • Realty of America LLC
Mls Name: IRMLS
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