617 Cottage StMerrillWI54452
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThis is a cash-flow-light asset: 617 Cottage St, Merrill, WI, 54452 in Merrill, $139,900, 9.57% gross yield, $177/mo net income. Consider it a market-entry position, the $1,116/mo rent covers the $629/mo payment with a margin, and 5%/yr appreciation is projected to add $38,652 to the asset's value over five years. Ziffy Mortgage approves DSCR loans (coverage 1.77) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation. Consider a higher down payment to widen the monthly margin. Total projected return: $64,768.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $177 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,116 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $883 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.26x |
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 1905
5,986 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 54452, Merrill, WI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,940 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,031 (67.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,145 (24.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 764 ( 8.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $208,241 |
| Average Home Value | $249,639 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,454
Single Family
7,841
Multi-Family
613
Businesses
572
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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 1905
5,986 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 54452, Merrill, WI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,940 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,031 (67.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,145 (24.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 764 ( 8.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $208,241 |
| Average Home Value | $249,639 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,454
Single Family
7,841
Multi-Family
613
Businesses
572
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices