840 S Lake AveDuluthMN55802



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 840 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN, 55802 in Duluth worth study. Rental yield 4.19%. The 4.19% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $1,000,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $276,282 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $3,488/mo partially offsets the $4,497/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.78 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $202,002.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,756) | $650 |
City averages based on Duluth market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,488 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,847 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.60x |
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 1899
0.92 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 55802, Duluth, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,563 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 337 (21.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,016 (65.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 210 (13.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $498,026 |
| Average Home Value | $568,138 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,598
Single Family
600
Multi-Family
998
Businesses
1,025



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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 1899
0.92 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 55802, Duluth, MN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,563 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 337 (21.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,016 (65.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 210 (13.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $498,026 |
| Average Home Value | $568,138 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,598
Single Family
600
Multi-Family
998
Businesses
1,025
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