3902 W 21st AveGaryIN46404
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash Flow3902 W 21st Ave, Gary, IN, 46404 in Gary earns its strong cash-flow label: 15.34% yield, $1,610/mo rent, $854/mo net income, DSCR 2.84. The $126,000 acquisition cost produces immediate returns that put this property in the top tier for U.S. income assets accessible via Ziffy Mortgage's rental-income underwriting. Long-term, 5% annual appreciation adds $34,811 by year five. Combined with $1,160/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $102,623.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 15.3% | 8.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $854 | $450 |
City averages based on Gary market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,610 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $706 |
| DSCR Ratio | 2.28x |
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 1955
6,141 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46404, Gary, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,655 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,453 (45.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,951 (38.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,251 (16.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $103,793 |
| Average Home Value | $179,305 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,554
Single Family
5,900
Multi-Family
654
Businesses
242
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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 1955
6,141 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46404, Gary, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,655 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,453 (45.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,951 (38.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,251 (16.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $103,793 |
| Average Home Value | $179,305 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,554
Single Family
5,900
Multi-Family
654
Businesses
242
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Annette White • BVG Realty, LLC
Mls Name: NIRA
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Mls ID: #824565
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