629 Portland AveSaint PaulMN55104



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 629 Portland Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55104 in Saint Paul at $550,000, 4.09% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 4.09%. The $1,875/mo rent partially funds the $2,473/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $151,955 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.76) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $108,378.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,559) | $485 |
City averages based on Saint Paul market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,875 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,216 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.58x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1924
0.11 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 55104, Saint Paul, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,868 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,441 (40.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,025 (52.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,402 ( 6.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $371,864 |
| Average Home Value | $437,068 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,223
Single Family
12,270
Multi-Family
6,953
Businesses
1,646



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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


Multi Family
Built in 1924
0.11 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 55104, Saint Paul, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,868 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,441 (40.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,025 (52.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,402 ( 6.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $371,864 |
| Average Home Value | $437,068 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,223
Single Family
12,270
Multi-Family
6,953
Businesses
1,646
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Listed by: Dean Schlaak • Edina Realty, Inc.
Mls Name: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #6770308







