6338 E 3rd AveGaryIN46403
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderThe cash-flow margin at 6338 E 3rd Ave, Gary, IN, 46403 in Gary is narrow, $43/mo net on $1,753/mo rent after the $1,281/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $284,900 with a 7.38% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($78,713 over five years) and $2,624/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.37 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $110,606.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.4% | 8.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $43 | $450 |
City averages based on Gary market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,753 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,597 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.10x |
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 1954
7,710 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46403, Gary, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,395 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,740 (42.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,443 (38.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,212 (19.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $169,037 |
| Average Home Value | $237,071 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,555
Single Family
5,028
Multi-Family
527
Businesses
250
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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 1954
7,710 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46403, Gary, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,395 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,740 (42.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,443 (38.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,212 (19.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $169,037 |
| Average Home Value | $237,071 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,555
Single Family
5,028
Multi-Family
527
Businesses
250
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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