400 Merrill STREETSpartaWI54656
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeAt $234,900, 400 Merrill STREET, Sparta, WI, 54656 in Sparta generates $1,670/mo in rent (8.53% yield) but nets only $94/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.58) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $64,899. Total projected return: $95,675.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $94 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,670 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,483 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.13x |
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
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 54656, Sparta, WI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,833 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,191 (66.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,189 (27.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 453 ( 5.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $242,815 |
| Average Home Value | $274,568 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,665
Single Family
7,334
Multi-Family
331
Businesses
527
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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
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 54656, Sparta, WI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,833 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,191 (66.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,189 (27.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 453 ( 5.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $242,815 |
| Average Home Value | $274,568 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,665
Single Family
7,334
Multi-Family
331
Businesses
527
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
