3860 Fender StValparaisoIN46385
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestors who prioritise long-run asset value over immediate income should consider 3860 Fender St, Valparaiso, IN, 46385 in Valparaiso. Rental yield 5.74%. At $482,906 with 5.74% gross yield, current distributions are modest, but the 5% appreciation rate projects $133,418 in new equity by year five, complemented by $4,448/yr in principal paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.06) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without W-2s or domestic credit. Total projected five-year cumulative return: $142,650.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(626) | $420 |
City averages based on Valparaiso market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,310 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,744 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.84x |
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 2025
0.23 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$450 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46385, Valparaiso, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,104 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 14,253 (83.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,163 (12.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 688 ( 4.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $335,578 |
| Average Home Value | $360,727 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,777
Single Family
16,182
Multi-Family
595
Businesses
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 2025
0.23 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$450 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46385, Valparaiso, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,104 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 14,253 (83.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,163 (12.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 688 ( 4.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $335,578 |
| Average Home Value | $360,727 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,777
Single Family
16,182
Multi-Family
595
Businesses
505
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Carol Dobrzynski • Realty Executives Premier
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