5841 Shady Lake RdColumbusNE68601
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 5.4% gross rental yield, 5841 Shady Lake Rd, Columbus, NE, 68601 in Columbus is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $549,900 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $151,927 by year five, with $5,065/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.00) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $130,257.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.4% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,238) | $1,120 |
City averages based on Columbus market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,476 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,495 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.71x |
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 2026
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 68601, Columbus, NE area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,039 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,549 (65.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,561 (27.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 929 ( 7.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $228,787 |
| Average Home Value | $270,066 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,759
Single Family
11,781
Multi-Family
978
Businesses
918
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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 2026
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 68601, Columbus, NE area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,039 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,549 (65.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,561 (27.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 929 ( 7.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $228,787 |
| Average Home Value | $270,066 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,759
Single Family
11,781
Multi-Family
978
Businesses
918
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