291 1st St NWWellsMN56097



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingCapital preservation and steady income define 291 1st St NW, Wells, MN, 56097 in Wells. Rental yield 6.68%. The 1.24 coverage passes Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR threshold for non-U.S. residents. Five-year appreciation of $71,806 and $2,394/yr in principal reduction project total return of $87,252.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.7% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(177) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,446 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,520 |
| 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 1949
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 56097, Wells, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,671 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,187 (71.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 321 (19.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 163 ( 9.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $166,696 |
| Average Home Value | $248,711 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,542
Single Family
1,462
Multi-Family
80
Businesses
136



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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 1949
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 56097, Wells, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,671 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,187 (71.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 321 (19.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 163 ( 9.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $166,696 |
| Average Home Value | $248,711 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,542
Single Family
1,462
Multi-Family
80
Businesses
136
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