520 Lavina StFort WayneIN46802
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 520 Lavina St, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802 in Fort Wayne fits: $1,200,000, 2.69% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $331,538 in value within five years. Rental yield 2.69%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.50) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $11,052/yr in principal paydown and $331,538 in appreciation project a total return of $163,721.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,512) | $420 |
City averages based on Fort Wayne market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,692 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,726 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.40x |
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 2006
9,583 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46802, Fort Wayne, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,718 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,514 (26.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,373 (59.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 831 (14.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $178,409 |
| Average Home Value | $232,751 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,036
Single Family
3,762
Multi-Family
1,274
Businesses
984
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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 2006
9,583 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46802, Fort Wayne, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,718 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,514 (26.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,373 (59.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 831 (14.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $178,409 |
| Average Home Value | $232,751 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,036
Single Family
3,762
Multi-Family
1,274
Businesses
984
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: IRMLS
Mls ID: #202608462