680 Poplar AveBoulderCO80304
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play680 Poplar Ave, Boulder, CO, 80304 in Boulder is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 5.57%. At $1,097,500 with a 5.57% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $303,219 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.03) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $307,794.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,683) | $200 |
City averages based on Boulder market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,099 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,345 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.80x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1976
2,455 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$300 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 80304, Boulder, CO area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,487 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,418 (59.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,339 (34.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 730 ( 5.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,214,097 |
| Average Home Value | $1,272,722 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,111
Single Family
10,005
Multi-Family
2,106
Businesses
576
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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
Townhouse
Built in 1976
2,455 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$300 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 80304, Boulder, CO area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,487 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,418 (59.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,339 (34.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 730 ( 5.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,214,097 |
| Average Home Value | $1,272,722 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,111
Single Family
10,005
Multi-Family
2,106
Businesses
576
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: The Bernardi Group • Coldwell Banker Realty-Boulder
Mls Name: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID
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Mls ID: #1058038
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