54971 Ivy CtSouth BendIN46637



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 54971 Ivy Ct, South Bend, IN, 46637 in South Bend at $1,020,000, 2.05% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 2.05%. The $1,739/mo rent partially funds the $4,587/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $281,807 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.38) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $103,833.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,384) | $850 |
City averages based on South Bend market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,739 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,717 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.30x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1955
0.27 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 1955
0.27 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: Stephen C Smith • Irish Realty
Mls Name: IRMLS
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Mls ID: #202438583
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