713 Merlin DriveLafayetteCO80026



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowThe yield at 713 Merlin Drive, Lafayette, CO, 80026 in Lafayette speaks for itself: 17.71% gross on a $139,900 price, generating $2,139/mo in rent and $1,295/mo in net income after the $629/mo debt service. DSCR 3.40, a wide margin that supports Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan without any personal income check. Annual cash flow of $15,535 stacks alongside $38,652 in projected five-year appreciation and $1,288/yr in principal reduction. Projected total cumulative return: $138,052.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 17.7% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,295 | $350 |
City averages based on Lafayette market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,139 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $760 |
| DSCR Ratio | 2.82x |
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.
Manufactured
Built in 1975
3,384 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 80026, Lafayette, CO area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,619 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,297 (63.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,895 (33.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 427 ( 2.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $784,299 |
| Average Home Value | $831,890 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,269
Single Family
12,382
Multi-Family
1,887
Businesses
1,230



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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


Manufactured
Built in 1975
3,384 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 80026, Lafayette, CO area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,619 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,297 (63.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,895 (33.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 427 ( 2.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $784,299 |
| Average Home Value | $831,890 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,269
Single Family
12,382
Multi-Family
1,887
Businesses
1,230
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