8720 Oak AveGaryIN46403



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestors who prioritise long-run asset value over immediate income should consider 8720 Oak Ave, Gary, IN, 46403 in Gary. Rental yield 5.57%. At $399,500 with 5.57% gross yield, current distributions are modest, but the 5% appreciation rate projects $110,374 in new equity by year five, complemented by $3,679/yr in principal paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.03) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without W-2s or domestic credit. Total projected five-year cumulative return: $116,281.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(543) | $450 |
City averages based on Gary market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,855 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,239 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.83x |
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 1967
6,011 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46403, Gary, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,395 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,740 (42.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,443 (38.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,212 (19.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $169,037 |
| Average Home Value | $237,071 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,555
Single Family
5,028
Multi-Family
527
Businesses
250



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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 1967
6,011 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 46403, Gary, IN area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,395 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,740 (42.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,443 (38.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,212 (19.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $169,037 |
| Average Home Value | $237,071 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,555
Single Family
5,028
Multi-Family
527
Businesses
250
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