540 S Forest Street Unit PDenverCO80246
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play540 S Forest Street Unit P, Denver, CO, 80246 in Denver is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 5.85%. At $925,000 with a 5.85% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $255,560 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.08) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $271,214.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.9% | 3.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,237) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Denver market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,508 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,378 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.84x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1983
4,063 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$355 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 80246, Denver, CO area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,981 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,427 (17.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,929 (74.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 625 ( 7.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $729,955 |
| Average Home Value | $930,253 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,794
Single Family
1,822
Multi-Family
5,972
Businesses
1,125
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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
Townhouse
Built in 1983
4,063 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$355 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 80246, Denver, CO area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,981 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,427 (17.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,929 (74.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 625 ( 7.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $729,955 |
| Average Home Value | $930,253 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,794
Single Family
1,822
Multi-Family
5,972
Businesses
1,125
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices