5218 Walker AveLincolnNE68504
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowNot flashy, but dependably profitable, 5218 Walker Ave, Lincoln, NE, 68504 in Lincoln is listed at $215,400 and delivers $1,892/mo in rent and $438/mo in net monthly cash flow. The 10.54% yield and 1.95 DSCR provide the underwriting comfort Ziffy Mortgage needs to approve a DSCR loan without W-2 or tax-return documentation. Projected 5% annual appreciation adds $59,511 over five years, and $1,984/yr in principal reduction supplements cash return. Total projected cumulative return: $110,344.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.5% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $438 | $450 |
City averages based on Lincoln market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,892 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,369 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.38x |
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 1900
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 68504, Lincoln, NE area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,613 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,660 (30.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,328 (61.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 625 ( 7.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $196,270 |
| Average Home Value | $223,734 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,315
Single Family
6,210
Multi-Family
2,105
Businesses
767
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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 1900
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 68504, Lincoln, NE area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,613 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,660 (30.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,328 (61.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 625 ( 7.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $196,270 |
| Average Home Value | $223,734 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,315
Single Family
6,210
Multi-Family
2,105
Businesses
767
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Michelle Lenners • HOME Real Estate
Mls Name: GPRMLS
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Mls ID: #22519123
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