304 E Jackson RdChestertonIN46304
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeAt $103,000, 304 E Jackson Rd, Chesterton, IN, 46304 in Chesterton generates $786/mo in rent (9.16% yield) but nets only $168/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.70) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $28,457. Total projected return: $49,783.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.2% | 7.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $168 | $1,500 |
City averages based on Chesterton market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $786 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $577 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.36x |
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 1948
0.45 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46304, Chesterton, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,923 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,700 (73.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,581 (21.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 642 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $313,394 |
| Average Home Value | $348,036 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,590
Single Family
11,019
Multi-Family
571
Businesses
1,010
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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 1948
0.45 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46304, Chesterton, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,923 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,700 (73.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,581 (21.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 642 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $313,394 |
| Average Home Value | $348,036 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,590
Single Family
11,019
Multi-Family
571
Businesses
1,010
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Michelle Gilbertsen • McColly Real Estate
Mls Name: NIRA
Mls ID: #831957