948 Westwood Ave #2216ShelbyMT59474
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play948 Westwood Ave #2216, Shelby, MT, 59474 in Shelby is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 5.63%. At $180,000 with a 5.63% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $49,731 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.04) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $54,691.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(207) | $300 |
City averages based on Shelby market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $845 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $980 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.86x |
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 1963
6,229 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 59474, Shelby, MT area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,630 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 825 (50.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 429 (26.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 376 (23.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $235,112 |
| Average Home Value | $297,739 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,193
Single Family
1,064
Multi-Family
129
Businesses
231
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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 1963
6,229 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 59474, Shelby, MT area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,630 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 825 (50.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 429 (26.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 376 (23.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $235,112 |
| Average Home Value | $297,739 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,193
Single Family
1,064
Multi-Family
129
Businesses
231
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