438 Howard AveBillingsMT59101



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeNot flashy, but dependably profitable, 438 Howard Ave, Billings, MT, 59101 in Billings is listed at $150,000 and delivers $1,188/mo in rent and $205/mo in net monthly cash flow. The 8.92% yield and 1.76 DSCR provide the underwriting comfort Ziffy Mortgage needs to approve a DSCR loan without W-2 or tax-return documentation. Projected 5% annual appreciation adds $41,442 over five years, and $1,382/yr in principal reduction supplements cash return. Total projected cumulative return: $74,768.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.9% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $205 | $200 |
City averages based on Billings market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,188 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $850 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.40x |
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 1940
5,248 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 59101, Billings, MT area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,415 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,461 (53.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,557 (38.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,397 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $368,897 |
| Average Home Value | $424,860 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,485
Single Family
17,553
Multi-Family
932
Businesses
2,408



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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 1940
5,248 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 59101, Billings, MT area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,415 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,461 (53.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,557 (38.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,397 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $368,897 |
| Average Home Value | $424,860 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,485
Single Family
17,553
Multi-Family
932
Businesses
2,408
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Listed by: Chris Schuster • REAL Broker
Mls Name: BMTMLS
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Mls ID: #352089
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