628 Portage AveSouth BendIN46616
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income628 Portage Ave, South Bend, IN, 46616 in South Bend earns a respectable 9.28% gross yield at $110,000, but after the $495/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $191/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.72) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $30,391 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $53,941.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.3% | 5.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $191 | $850 |
City averages based on South Bend market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $851 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $617 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.38x |
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 1902
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46616, South Bend, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,887 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,445 (50.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,103 (38.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 339 (11.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $164,220 |
| Average Home Value | $197,168 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,531
Single Family
2,351
Multi-Family
180
Businesses
63
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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 1902
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46616, South Bend, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,887 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,445 (50.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,103 (38.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 339 (11.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $164,220 |
| Average Home Value | $197,168 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,531
Single Family
2,351
Multi-Family
180
Businesses
63
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Ashley Leader • Inspired Homes Indiana
Mls Name: IRMLS
Mls ID: #202540839