Top 10 Denver Zillow Investment Listings Ranked by Cash-on-Cash Return
Ten Denver-area rental listings from Zillow ranked by cash-on-cash return. Manufactured homes, condos, and foreclosure deals with Realy metrics and investor notes.
These ten listings were pulled from Denver-area Zillow markets (80002, 80221, 80231, 80247, 80220, 80204, 80209, 80205, 80238) and ranked by cash-on-cash return (CoC) using Realy’s Chrome extension, sorted by highest CoC first.
All ten listings show positive CoC under lean assumptions. Manufactured homes in Arvada and Federal Heights lead. Condos, townhomes, and one auction SFR fill the rest. Space rent, HOA, and Colorado insurance are modeled at $0.
This is a screening list, not a buy list.
Calculation Assumptions Used
| Input | Setting |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 20% · Closing 1% · Rate 6.5% · 30Y fixed |
| Property taxes | 2% of sale value |
| Insurance, vacancy, maintenance, HOA | $0 (add your quotes) |
| Rent | Zillow Rent Zestimate |
See cash-on-cash formula and NOI guide.
At-a-Glance Ranking
| # | Address | Price | Beds/Baths | CoC | Cap Rate | Mo. CF | Rent/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5400 Sheridan Blvd LOT 135 | $98,000 | 3 / 2 | 89.5% | 24.9% | $1,534 | $2,193 |
| 2 | 6250 Federal Blvd | $115,000 | 3 / 2 | 66.4% | 20.0% | $1,337 | $2,110 |
| 3 | 8060 E Girard Ave #102 | $125,000 | 2 / 2 | 46.2% | 15.8% | $1,012 | $1,852 |
| 4 | 8822 E Florida Ave APT G07 | $82,000 | 1 / 1 | 34.6% | 13.3% | $497 | $1,048 |
| 5 | 7018 E 1st Pl | $171,015 | 2 / 2 | 33.6% | 13.1% | $1,006 | $2,156 |
| 6 | 610 Quitman St | $265,000 | 2 / 2 | 32.2% | 12.8% | $1,492 | $3,274 |
| 7 | 104 S Lincoln St | $395,000 | 4 / 4 | 30.9% | 12.6% | $2,133 | $4,789 |
| 8 | 2206 E 38th Ave | $235,000 | 2 / 2 | 25.2% | 11.4% | $1,037 | $2,617 |
| 9 | 1155 N Ash St #302 | $179,000 | 2 / 2 | 25.1% | 11.3% | $787 | $1,990 |
| 10 | 7454 E 28th Ave #3 | $159,445 | 1 / 1 | 20.4% | 10.3% | $568 | $1,640 |
#1: 5400 Sheridan Boulevard LOT 135, Arvada CO 80002
Manufactured · 3 bed / 2 bath · 1,064 sqft · $98,000
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Cash-on-cash | 89.5% |
| Cap rate | 24.9% |
| Monthly cash flow | $1,534 |
| Total cash down | $20,580 |
Why it ranks #1: Sub-$100K Arvada manufactured home with $2,193/mo rent.
Investor notes: 458 days on Zillow. Detached garage noted. Confirm space rent, park rules, and MH financing. Long DOM suggests negotiation room.
#2: 6250 Federal Boulevard, Denver CO 80221
Manufactured · 3 bed / 2 bath · 1,188 sqft · $115,000
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Cash-on-cash | 66.4% |
| Cap rate | 20.0% |
| Monthly cash flow | $1,337 |
Investor notes: Federal Heights (listed under Denver search). $5,000 price cut (Jul 1). 180 days on market. Same diligence as #1 on park fees.
#3: 8060 E Girard Avenue #102, Denver CO 80231
Condo · 2 bed / 2 bath · 1,050 sqft · $125,000
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Cash-on-cash | 46.2% |
| Cap rate | 15.8% |
| Monthly cash flow | $1,012 |
Investor notes: Bank-owned foreclosure. 150 days on market. Southeast Denver / Hampden. Confirm HOA, condition, and title before underwriting.
#4: 8822 E Florida Ave APT G07, Denver CO 80247
Condo · 1 bed / 1 bath · 598 sqft · $82,000
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Cash-on-cash | 34.6% |
| Cap rate | 13.3% |
| Monthly cash flow | $497 |
Investor notes: For sale by owner. Lowest ask on screen. 55 days on market. Thin rent relative to HOA risk. Get dues before treating CoC as underwritable.
#5: 7018 E 1st Place, Denver CO 80220
Townhouse · 2 bed / 2 bath · 1,034 sqft · $171,015
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Cash-on-cash | 33.6% |
| Cap rate | 13.1% |
| Monthly cash flow | $1,006 |
Investor notes: Lowry / 80220. 6 days on market. Zestimate ~$165K. Confirm HOA and HOA special assessments.
#6: 610 Quitman Street, Denver CO 80204
Single family · 2 bed / 2 bath · 1,230 sqft · $265,000
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Cash-on-cash | 32.2% |
| Cap rate | 12.8% |
| Monthly cash flow | $1,492 |
Investor notes: $24,000 price cut (Jul 15). West Colfax / 80204. Tax assessed $480,300 vs. $265K list. Strong rent ($3,274). Confirm condition vs. assessment gap.
#7: 104 S Lincoln St, Denver CO 80209
Single family · 4 bed / 4 bath · 2,046 sqft · $395,000
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Cash-on-cash | 30.9% |
| Cap rate | 12.6% |
| Monthly cash flow | $2,133 |
Investor notes: Listed as auction. Wash Park / Speer edge. Zestimate ~$895K vs. $395K list. Extreme gap. Highest monthly cash flow on screen only if the asset is rentable as-is. Verify auction terms and condition.
#8: 2206 E 38th Avenue, Denver CO 80205
Townhouse · 2 bed / 2 bath · 940 sqft · $235,000
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Cash-on-cash | 25.2% |
| Cap rate | 11.4% |
| Monthly cash flow | $1,037 |
Investor notes: Five Points / Cole adjacent. 16 days on market. Zestimate ~$235K. Modern finishes noted. Confirm HOA.
#9: 1155 N Ash Street #302, Denver CO 80220
Condo · 2 bed / 2 bath · 1,008 sqft · $179,000
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Cash-on-cash | 25.1% |
| Cap rate | 11.3% |
| Monthly cash flow | $787 |
Investor notes: $20,000 price cut (Jun 10). Showcase listing. Congress Park / 80220. 123 days on market. Tax assessed $326,800. Confirm HOA health.
#10: 7454 E 28th Avenue #3, Denver CO 80238
Condo · 1 bed / 1 bath · 708 sqft · $159,445
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Cash-on-cash | 20.4% |
| Cap rate | 10.3% |
| Monthly cash flow | $568 |
Investor notes: Stapleton / Central Park (80238). 132 days on market. Thinnest CoC on this screen. HOA and metro district fees can erase the margin.
Denver Patterns
| Pattern | Takeaway |
|---|---|
| MH leads the screen | #1 and #2 are manufactured. Space rent is mandatory diligence |
| Distress mix | Foreclosure (#3) and auction (#7) need extra title work |
| HOA / metro fees | Condos and Stapleton units need real dues before trusting CoC |
| Assessment gaps | #6 and #7 show large Zestimate or tax gaps vs. list |
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