52990 Helmen AveSouth BendIN46637



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowInvestors targeting immediate dollar income will find 52990 Helmen Ave, South Bend, IN, 46637 in South Bend hard to pass up. The 12.33% gross yield on a $230,000 purchase results in $2,364/mo in rent and $963/mo in net cash, well above the spread required for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR qualification (2.29). Annual cash flow of $11,554, five-year appreciation of $63,545, and $2,118/yr in equity build-up combine for a projected total cumulative return of $149,110.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 12.3% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $963 | $850 |
City averages based on South Bend market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,364 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,310 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.81x |
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 1981
0.48 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46637, South Bend, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,941 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,678 (52.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,790 (31.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,473 (16.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $215,397 |
| Average Home Value | $250,256 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,618
Single Family
6,490
Multi-Family
1,128
Businesses
323



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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 1981
0.48 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46637, South Bend, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,941 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,678 (52.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,790 (31.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,473 (16.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $215,397 |
| Average Home Value | $250,256 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,618
Single Family
6,490
Multi-Family
1,128
Businesses
323
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Listed by: Linda Demel • Inspired Homes Indiana
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