4440 Highway 78ColumbusMT59019
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderTight but positive: 4440 Highway 78, Columbus, MT, 59019 in Columbus at $783,207 earns $4,627/mo in rent and nets $50/mo after the $3,522/mo payment, a 7.09% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $216,386 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.31 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $7,213/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $298,981.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $50 | $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 | $4,627 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,266 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.08x |
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.
Home Type Unknown
Built in 2022
19.01 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 59019, Columbus, MT area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,863 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,400 (75.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 283 (15.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 180 ( 9.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $356,790 |
| Average Home Value | $426,002 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,285
Single Family
1,262
Multi-Family
23
Businesses
172
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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
Home Type Unknown
Built in 2022
19.01 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 59019, Columbus, MT area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,863 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,400 (75.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 283 (15.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 180 ( 9.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $356,790 |
| Average Home Value | $426,002 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,285
Single Family
1,262
Multi-Family
23
Businesses
172
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices