5554 Jackson StMerrillvilleIN46410
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income5554 Jackson St, Merrillville, IN, 46410 in Merrillville is a solid income-producing rental, 8.51% gross yield, $1,667/mo rent, $256/mo net cash flow on a $235,000 buy. DSCR 1.58 qualifies the property for Ziffy Mortgage's financing without personal income documentation. Five-year appreciation of $64,926 and $2,164/yr in principal reduction project a total cumulative return of $105,416.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $256 | $400 |
City averages based on Merrillville market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,667 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,317 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.27x |
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 1962
8,973 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46410, Merrillville, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,618 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,197 (57.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,280 (35.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,141 ( 6.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $223,839 |
| Average Home Value | $250,345 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,068
Single Family
13,383
Multi-Family
3,685
Businesses
1,991
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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 1962
8,973 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46410, Merrillville, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,618 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,197 (57.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,280 (35.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,141 ( 6.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $223,839 |
| Average Home Value | $250,345 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,068
Single Family
13,383
Multi-Family
3,685
Businesses
1,991
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jeff McCormick • McCormick Real Estate, Inc.
Mls Name: NIRA
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Mls ID: #823369
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