526 Geralds WayCortezCO81321
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderTight but positive: 526 Geralds Way, Cortez, CO, 81321 in Cortez at $389,900 earns $2,292/mo in rent and nets $20/mo after the $1,753/mo payment, a 7.05% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $107,722 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.31 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $3,591/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $148,553.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $20 | $300 |
City averages based on Cortez market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,292 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,117 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.08x |
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 2011
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 81321, Cortez, CO area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,811 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,225 (62.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,071 (30.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 515 ( 7.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $352,406 |
| Average Home Value | $399,434 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,913
Single Family
5,715
Multi-Family
198
Businesses
752
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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 2011
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 81321, Cortez, CO area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,811 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,225 (62.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,071 (30.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 515 ( 7.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $352,406 |
| Average Home Value | $399,434 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,913
Single Family
5,715
Multi-Family
198
Businesses
752
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Vernon Hoffman • Regents Real Estate Group Inc.
Mls Name: CREN
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Mls ID: #817882
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