518 Main St WAshlandWI54806



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 518 Main St W, Ashland, WI, 54806 in Ashland worth modelling. At $294,900 with a 8.25% gross yield, the $2,027/mo rent leaves $48/mo after the $1,326/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.53 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $81,475 by year five; $2,716/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $115,605.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $48 | $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 | $2,027 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,862 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.09x |
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 1884
1,742 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 54806, Ashland, WI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,714 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,451 (60.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,696 (29.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 567 ( 9.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $214,817 |
| Average Home Value | $254,406 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,925
Single Family
4,455
Multi-Family
470
Businesses
550



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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 1884
1,742 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 54806, Ashland, WI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,714 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,451 (60.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,696 (29.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 567 ( 9.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $214,817 |
| Average Home Value | $254,406 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,925
Single Family
4,455
Multi-Family
470
Businesses
550
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Listed by: Jessica Nettleton • By the Bay Realty
Mls Name: Lake Superior Area Realtors
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Mls ID: #6117752
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