721 W 5th StAppletonWI54914



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income721 W 5th St, Appleton, WI, 54914 in Appleton earns a respectable 8.52% gross yield at $249,900, but after the $1,124/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $98/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.58) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $69,043 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $101,657.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $98 | $450 |
City averages based on Appleton market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,775 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,578 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.13x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1921
9,147 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 54914, Appleton, WI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,069 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,054 (57.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,483 (39.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 532 ( 3.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $270,856 |
| Average Home Value | $316,865 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,707
Single Family
11,303
Multi-Family
2,404
Businesses
1,326



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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 1921
9,147 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 54914, Appleton, WI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,069 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,054 (57.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,483 (39.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 532 ( 3.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $270,856 |
| Average Home Value | $316,865 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,707
Single Family
11,303
Multi-Family
2,404
Businesses
1,326
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