521-523 N 3rd Ave EDuluthMN55806



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeSolid, durable, and financeable, 521-523 N 3rd Ave E, Duluth, MN, 55806 in Duluth earns a 9.35% gross yield at $259,000. Rent of $2,017/mo nets $400/mo after the $1,165/mo mortgage. The 1.73 DSCR signals clean DSCR underwriting through Ziffy Mortgage, with no personal income verification required. Five-year value growth of $71,557 and $2,385/yr in equity accumulation project a total cumulative return of $124,013.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.4% | 5.6% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $400 | $650 |
City averages based on Duluth market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,017 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,514 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.33x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1915
3,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 55806, Duluth, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,097 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,820 (35.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,756 (54.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 521 (10.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $223,109 |
| Average Home Value | $300,330 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,561
Single Family
3,453
Multi-Family
1,108
Businesses
260



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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


Multi Family
Built in 1915
3,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 55806, Duluth, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,097 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,820 (35.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,756 (54.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 521 (10.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $223,109 |
| Average Home Value | $300,330 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,561
Single Family
3,453
Multi-Family
1,108
Businesses
260
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Listed by: Rob Mansell • National Realty Guild
Mls Name: Lake Superior Area Realtors
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Mls ID: #6117879
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