2800 Merle AveHastingsNE68901



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderCapital preservation and steady income define 2800 Merle Ave, Hastings, NE, 68901 in Hastings. Rental yield 7.25%. The 1.34 coverage passes Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR threshold for non-U.S. residents. Five-year appreciation of $122,945 and $4,098/yr in principal reduction project total return of $149,474.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.3% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(317) | $450 |
City averages based on Hastings market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,688 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,828 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.95x |
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 2019
0.29 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 68901, Hastings, NE area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,041 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,893 (57.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,006 (33.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,142 ( 9.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $198,659 |
| Average Home Value | $243,707 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,415
Single Family
10,825
Multi-Family
590
Businesses
1,073



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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 2019
0.29 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 68901, Hastings, NE area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,041 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,893 (57.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,006 (33.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,142 ( 9.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $198,659 |
| Average Home Value | $243,707 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,415
Single Family
10,825
Multi-Family
590
Businesses
1,073
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