6944 Bear Island RdDuluthMN55803
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 3.22% gross rental yield, 6944 Bear Island Rd, Duluth, MN, 55803 in Duluth is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $984,900 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $272,110 by year five, with $9,071/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.60) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $147,807.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.2% | 5.6% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,510) | $650 |
City averages based on Duluth market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,640 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,758 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.46x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 2002
2 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 55803, Duluth, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,457 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,987 (70.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,401 (16.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,069 (12.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $371,529 |
| Average Home Value | $418,064 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,049
Single Family
7,214
Multi-Family
835
Businesses
380
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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 2002
2 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 55803, Duluth, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,457 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,987 (70.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,401 (16.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,069 (12.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $371,529 |
| Average Home Value | $418,064 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,049
Single Family
7,214
Multi-Family
835
Businesses
380
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Casey Knutson Carbert • Edmunds Company, LLP
Mls Name: Lake Superior Area Realtors
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Mls ID: #6123713
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