297 Bluegrass DrLafayetteIN47905
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity Builder297 Bluegrass Dr, Lafayette, IN, 47905 in Lafayette earns a respectable 7.46% gross yield at $313,000, but after the $1,407/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $57/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.39) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $86,476 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $123,001.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.5% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $57 | $850 |
City averages based on Lafayette market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,958 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,764 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.11x |
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 2008
5,270 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$120 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 47905, Lafayette, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,630 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,991 (56.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,333 (37.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,306 ( 6.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $254,797 |
| Average Home Value | $312,191 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,720
Single Family
15,750
Multi-Family
2,970
Businesses
1,408
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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 2008
5,270 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$120 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 47905, Lafayette, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,630 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,991 (56.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,333 (37.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,306 ( 6.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $254,797 |
| Average Home Value | $312,191 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,720
Single Family
15,750
Multi-Family
2,970
Businesses
1,408
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Maria Sandlin • Raeco Realty
Mls Name: IRMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #202513245
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