489 S Clay AveSaint LouisMO63122
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 489 S Clay Ave, Saint Louis, MO, 63122 in Saint Louis at $1,100,000, 4.24% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 4.24%. The $3,887/mo rent partially funds the $4,946/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $303,910 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.79) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $226,619.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.2% | 7.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,964) | $450 |
City averages based on Saint Louis market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,887 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,413 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.61x |
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 2017
7,013 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 63122, Saint Louis, MO area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,623 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,487 (76.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,144 (17.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 992 ( 5.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $513,877 |
| Average Home Value | $581,121 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,372
Single Family
14,892
Multi-Family
2,480
Businesses
1,404
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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 2017
7,013 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 63122, Saint Louis, MO area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,623 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,487 (76.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,144 (17.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 992 ( 5.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $513,877 |
| Average Home Value | $581,121 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,372
Single Family
14,892
Multi-Family
2,480
Businesses
1,404
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Ginger Fawcett • Live Local Realty
Mls Name: MARIS
Mls ID: #25061158