4736 Tod AveEast ChicagoIN46312
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash Flow4736 Tod Ave, East Chicago, IN, 46312 in East Chicago earns its strong cash-flow label: 13.08% yield, $2,071/mo rent, $931/mo net income, DSCR 2.43. The $190,000 acquisition cost produces immediate returns that put this property in the top tier for U.S. income assets accessible via Ziffy Mortgage's rental-income underwriting. Long-term, 5% annual appreciation adds $52,494 by year five. Combined with $1,750/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $131,823.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 13.1% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $931 | $400 |
City averages based on East Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,071 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,065 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.94x |
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 1913
3,550 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 1913
3,550 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: Lizzy Sanchez • JK Pro Realty, LLC
Mls Name: NIRA
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Mls ID: #820150
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