3242 Lafayette StSaint JosephMO64507
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeReliable, bankable, and well-priced, 3242 Lafayette St, Saint Joseph, MO, 64507 in Saint Joseph delivers $1,122/mo in gross rent and $251/mo in net monthly income at a $139,900 entry. The 9.62% yield and 1.78 DSCR make it a clean candidate for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan; no W-2s or U.S. credit history required. With 5% annual appreciation projecting $38,652 over five years and $1,288/yr in equity from loan paydown, total projected return is $69,244.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $251 | $450 |
City averages based on Saint Joseph market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,122 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $816 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.38x |
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 1917
7,560 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 64507, Saint Joseph, MO area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,930 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,561 (60.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,703 (28.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 666 (11.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $149,130 |
| Average Home Value | $193,327 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,674
Single Family
5,339
Multi-Family
335
Businesses
375
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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 1917
7,560 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 64507, Saint Joseph, MO area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,930 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,561 (60.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,703 (28.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 666 (11.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $149,130 |
| Average Home Value | $193,327 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,674
Single Family
5,339
Multi-Family
335
Businesses
375
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Joshua Johnson • BHHS Stein & Summers
Mls Name: HKMMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
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