37 Merlham DriveMadisonWI53705
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 37 Merlham Drive, Madison, WI, 53705 in Madison offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 7.21%. DSCR 1.34 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $151,679 in additional property value over five years, with $5,056/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $178,729.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.2% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(484) | $450 |
City averages based on Madison market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,299 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,564 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.93x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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 1952
9,583 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 53705, Madison, WI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,514 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,819 (43.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,793 (50.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 902 ( 6.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $492,079 |
| Average Home Value | $566,675 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,076
Single Family
7,461
Multi-Family
5,615
Businesses
675
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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 1952
9,583 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 53705, Madison, WI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,514 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,819 (43.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,793 (50.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 902 ( 6.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $492,079 |
| Average Home Value | $566,675 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,076
Single Family
7,461
Multi-Family
5,615
Businesses
675
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Mary Whitcomb • Compass Real Estate Wisconsin
Mls Name: WIREX MLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #1996212
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