721 Cedar Crest DrElyriaOH44035



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 721 Cedar Crest Dr, Elyria, OH, 44035 in Elyria is capital appreciation. Rental yield 3.33%. The 3.33% gross yield at $389,700 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $107,667 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.62) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $39,779.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.3% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,703) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,080 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,628 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.41x |
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 2022
7,366 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$220 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 44035, Elyria, OH area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 30,060 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 17,525 (58.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,366 (34.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,169 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $163,574 |
| Average Home Value | $187,977 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
28,707
Single Family
24,750
Multi-Family
3,957
Businesses
1,724



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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 2022
7,366 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
$220 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 44035, Elyria, OH area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 30,060 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 17,525 (58.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,366 (34.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,169 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $163,574 |
| Average Home Value | $187,977 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
28,707
Single Family
24,750
Multi-Family
3,957
Businesses
1,724
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