100 E Front St #205Traverse CityMI49685
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find 100 E Front St #205, Traverse City, MI, 49685 in Traverse City worth study. Rental yield 2.33%. The 2.33% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $1,275,000, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $352,259 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $2,473/mo partially offsets the $5,733/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.43 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $103,821.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,935) | $500 |
City averages based on Traverse City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,473 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $7,901 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.31x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1890
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49685, Traverse City, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,512 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,995 (73.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,772 (18.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 745 ( 7.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $362,492 |
| Average Home Value | $413,680 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,147
Single Family
8,029
Multi-Family
1,118
Businesses
850
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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
Condo
Built in 1890
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49685, Traverse City, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,512 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,995 (73.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,772 (18.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 745 ( 7.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $362,492 |
| Average Home Value | $413,680 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,147
Single Family
8,029
Multi-Family
1,118
Businesses
850
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Molly Buttleman • @properties Christie's Int'l
Mls Name: NGLRMLS
Mls ID: #1939435