357 Garfield AveValparaisoIN46383
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeSolid fundamentals define the investment case at 357 Garfield Ave, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 in Valparaiso: $1,386/mo in rent, $320/mo in net income, 9.34% gross yield, 1.71 DSCR, all at $180,000. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage qualifies using the property's income alone, clearing approval without U.S. residency or credit. Five-year equity from $49,731 in appreciation and $1,658/yr in principal paydown projects total cumulative return of $87,823.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.3% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $320 | $420 |
City averages based on Valparaiso market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,386 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,009 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.37x |
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 1900
0.28 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46383, Valparaiso, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,498 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,580 (62.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,911 (32.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,007 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $323,566 |
| Average Home Value | $344,855 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,447
Single Family
14,830
Multi-Family
2,617
Businesses
1,505
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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 1900
0.28 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46383, Valparaiso, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,498 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,580 (62.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,911 (32.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,007 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $323,566 |
| Average Home Value | $344,855 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,447
Single Family
14,830
Multi-Family
2,617
Businesses
1,505
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Valarie Kubacki • Dream Team Agents, LLC
Mls Name: NIRA
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Mls ID: #819429
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