8518 Backburn DrHelenaMT59602
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 8518 Backburn Dr, Helena, MT, 59602 in Helena the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 4.7%. The 4.7% gross yield on a $489,900 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $135,350 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (0.87) 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: $123,622.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(956) | $300 |
City averages based on Helena market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,920 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,681 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.72x |
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 1994
2 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$150 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 59602, Helena, MT area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,543 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,271 (75.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,250 (16.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,022 ( 7.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $439,746 |
| Average Home Value | $499,065 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,446
Single Family
12,445
Multi-Family
1
Businesses
412
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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 1994
2 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$150 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 59602, Helena, MT area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,543 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,271 (75.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,250 (16.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,022 ( 7.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $439,746 |
| Average Home Value | $499,065 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,446
Single Family
12,445
Multi-Family
1
Businesses
412
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Kate Bradley • Keller Williams Montana Realty
Mls Name: Big Sky Country MLS
Mls ID: #400963
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