2990 Shale Rock DrShepherdMT59079



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity Builder2990 Shale Rock Dr, Shepherd, MT, 59079 in Shepherd earns a respectable 7.53% gross yield at $359,900, but after the $1,618/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $137/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.40) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $99,434 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $144,930.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $137 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,260 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,979 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.14x |
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 2019
1.27 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$19 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 59079, Shepherd, MT area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,440 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,178 (81.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 182 (12.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 80 ( 5.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $399,505 |
| Average Home Value | $440,157 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,308
Single Family
1,308
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
42



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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
1.27 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$19 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 59079, Shepherd, MT area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,440 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,178 (81.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 182 (12.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 80 ( 5.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $399,505 |
| Average Home Value | $440,157 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,308
Single Family
1,308
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
42
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Listed by: Cari Baxter • Real Estate Hub LLLP
Mls Name: BMTMLS
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