680 Lawson Ave ESaint PaulMN55106



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowIf cash-on-cash performance is your primary filter, 680 Lawson Ave E, Saint Paul, MN, 55106 in Saint Paul deserves attention. This $220,000 property earns $1,957/mo in rent, a 10.68% gross yield, and nets $583/mo after the $989/mo payment. DSCR 1.98 makes it one of the cleaner DSCR underwriting candidates Ziffy Mortgage sees in this market. Five-year appreciation of $60,782 compounds alongside $2,026/yr in yearly equity build, for a total cumulative return of $121,010.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.7% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $583 | $485 |
City averages based on Saint Paul market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,957 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,286 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.52x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1885
5,009 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 55106, Saint Paul, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,418 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,122 (52.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,136 (41.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,160 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $277,944 |
| Average Home Value | $322,155 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,750
Single Family
15,338
Multi-Family
3,412
Businesses
743



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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 1885
5,009 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 55106, Saint Paul, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,418 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,122 (52.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,136 (41.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,160 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $277,944 |
| Average Home Value | $322,155 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,750
Single Family
15,338
Multi-Family
3,412
Businesses
743
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Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #7044475








