840-842 Columbia AveFort WayneIN46805
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 840-842 Columbia Ave, Fort Wayne, IN, 46805 in Fort Wayne the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 3.89%. The 3.89% gross yield on a $315,000 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $87,029 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (0.72) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $63,178.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.9% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(871) | $420 |
City averages based on Fort Wayne market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,020 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,766 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.58x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1920
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46805, Fort Wayne, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,466 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,323 (50.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,366 (41.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 777 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $167,941 |
| Average Home Value | $208,915 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,583
Single Family
8,813
Multi-Family
770
Businesses
895
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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 1920
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46805, Fort Wayne, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,466 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,323 (50.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,366 (41.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 777 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $167,941 |
| Average Home Value | $208,915 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,583
Single Family
8,813
Multi-Family
770
Businesses
895
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Gary N Brigman • Keller Williams Realty Group
Mls Name: IRMLS
Mls ID: #202530921