408 S Chestnut StVan WertOH45891



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 408 S Chestnut St, Van Wert, OH, 45891 in Van Wert worth study. Rental yield 5.29%. The 5.29% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $149,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $41,166 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $656/mo partially offsets the $670/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.98 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $35,944.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(324) | $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 | $656 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $921 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.71x |
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 1900
9,108 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 45891, Van Wert, OH area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,012 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,579 (65.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,860 (26.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 573 ( 8.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $156,533 |
| Average Home Value | $189,951 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,672
Single Family
6,408
Multi-Family
264
Businesses
562



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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
9,108 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 45891, Van Wert, OH area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,012 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,579 (65.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,860 (26.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 573 ( 8.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $156,533 |
| Average Home Value | $189,951 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,672
Single Family
6,408
Multi-Family
264
Businesses
562
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Listed by: Jessica Bear • Red Oak Realty
Mls Name: WCAR OH
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Mls ID: #307664
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