3920 Catalpa StEast ChicagoIN46312
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowFew East Chicago rentals match the income profile of 3920 Catalpa St, East Chicago, IN, 46312. Listed at $166,000, gross rent is $2,695/mo and net cash flow is $1,669/mo, a 19.48% yield well above national averages. DSCR 3.61 means Ziffy Mortgage can approve your loan on the property's income alone, bypassing personal income verification. The 5% annual appreciation trend adds $45,863 by year five with $1,529/yr in annual principal reduction, projecting $170,334 in total cumulative return.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 19.5% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,669 | $400 |
City averages based on East Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,695 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $960 |
| DSCR Ratio | 2.81x |
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 1920
3,689 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46312, East Chicago, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,707 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,168 (35.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,726 (48.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,813 (15.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $114,200 |
| Average Home Value | $171,080 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,920
Single Family
7,745
Multi-Family
1,175
Businesses
671
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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 1920
3,689 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46312, East Chicago, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,707 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,168 (35.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,726 (48.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,813 (15.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $114,200 |
| Average Home Value | $171,080 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,920
Single Family
7,745
Multi-Family
1,175
Businesses
671
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: James March • Advanced Real Estate, LLC
Mls Name: NIRA
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Mls ID: #821988
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