6777 Polk StMerrillvilleIN46410
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 6777 Polk St, Merrillville, IN, 46410 in Merrillville worth modelling. At $265,000 with a 8.08% gross yield, the $1,784/mo rent leaves $193/mo after the $1,192/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.50 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $73,215 by year five; $2,441/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $112,711.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.1% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $193 | $400 |
City averages based on Merrillville market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,784 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,485 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.20x |
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 1966
7,274 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46410, Merrillville, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,618 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,197 (57.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,280 (35.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,141 ( 6.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $223,839 |
| Average Home Value | $250,345 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,068
Single Family
13,383
Multi-Family
3,685
Businesses
1,991
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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 1966
7,274 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46410, Merrillville, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,618 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,197 (57.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,280 (35.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,141 ( 6.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $223,839 |
| Average Home Value | $250,345 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,068
Single Family
13,383
Multi-Family
3,685
Businesses
1,991
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #836727