5978 S Clay AvenueSpringfieldMO65810
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 3.24% gross rental yield, 5978 S Clay Avenue, Springfield, MO, 65810 in Springfield is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $989,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $273,242 by year five, with $9,109/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.60) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $150,666.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.2% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,556) | $285 |
City averages based on Springfield market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,670 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,766 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.46x |
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
0.36 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 65810, Springfield, MO area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,139 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,825 (67.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,931 (28.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 383 ( 3.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $319,891 |
| Average Home Value | $350,819 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,108
Single Family
9,400
Multi-Family
708
Businesses
342
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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
0.36 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 65810, Springfield, MO area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,139 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,825 (67.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,931 (28.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 383 ( 3.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $319,891 |
| Average Home Value | $350,819 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,108
Single Family
9,400
Multi-Family
708
Businesses
342
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: SOMOMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #60318493