517 Ross AveAlamosaCO81101
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 517 Ross Ave, Alamosa, CO, 81101 in Alamosa fits: $280,000, 5.58% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $77,359 in value within five years. Rental yield 5.58%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.03) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $2,579/yr in principal paydown and $77,359 in appreciation project a total return of $84,541.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(330) | $300 |
City averages based on Alamosa market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,302 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,520 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.86x |
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 1921
5,662 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 81101, Alamosa, CO area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,896 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,403 (49.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,869 (41.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 624 ( 9.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $277,488 |
| Average Home Value | $328,955 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,645
Single Family
6,572
Multi-Family
73
Businesses
899
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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 1921
5,662 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 81101, Alamosa, CO area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,896 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,403 (49.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,869 (41.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 624 ( 9.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $277,488 |
| Average Home Value | $328,955 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,645
Single Family
6,572
Multi-Family
73
Businesses
899
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Amy Steward • Caldera Creek
Mls Name: CREN
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Mls ID: #821211
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