768 Lafond AveSaint PaulMN55104
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income768 Lafond Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55104 in Saint Paul earns a respectable 8.73% gross yield at $264,000, but after the $1,187/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $163/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.62) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $72,938 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $111,123.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.7% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $163 | $485 |
City averages based on Saint Paul market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,920 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,652 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.16x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1886
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 55104, Saint Paul, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,868 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,441 (40.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,025 (52.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,402 ( 6.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $371,864 |
| Average Home Value | $437,068 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,223
Single Family
12,270
Multi-Family
6,953
Businesses
1,646
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1886
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 55104, Saint Paul, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,868 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,441 (40.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,025 (52.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,402 ( 6.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $371,864 |
| Average Home Value | $437,068 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,223
Single Family
12,270
Multi-Family
6,953
Businesses
1,646
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices