2520 E 5th StDuluthMN55812
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 2520 E 5th St, Duluth, MN, 55812 in Duluth the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 3.76%. The 3.76% gross yield on a $949,900 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $262,440 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (0.70) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $169,542.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.8% | 5.6% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,968) | $650 |
City averages based on Duluth market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,980 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,570 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.54x |
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 1989
0.36 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 55812, Duluth, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,847 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,525 (39.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,024 (52.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 298 ( 7.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $382,580 |
| Average Home Value | $441,516 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,696
Single Family
2,908
Multi-Family
788
Businesses
151
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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 1989
0.36 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 55812, Duluth, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,847 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,525 (39.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,024 (52.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 298 ( 7.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $382,580 |
| Average Home Value | $441,516 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,696
Single Family
2,908
Multi-Family
788
Businesses
151
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Kevin Rappana • RE/MAX Results
Mls Name: Lake Superior Area Realtors
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