501 Wabash AveChestertonIN46304
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 501 Wabash Ave, Chesterton, IN, 46304 in Chesterton is capital appreciation. Rental yield 4.58%. The 4.58% gross yield at $495,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $136,759 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.85) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $117,533.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.6% | 7.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,084) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Chesterton market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,888 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,775 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.68x |
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 1926
0.27 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46304, Chesterton, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,923 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,700 (73.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,581 (21.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 642 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $313,394 |
| Average Home Value | $348,036 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,590
Single Family
11,019
Multi-Family
571
Businesses
1,010
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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 1926
0.27 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46304, Chesterton, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,923 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,700 (73.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,581 (21.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 642 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $313,394 |
| Average Home Value | $348,036 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,590
Single Family
11,019
Multi-Family
571
Businesses
1,010
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Elizabeth Deutscher • Listing Leaders
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