120 Barker LnMerrillMI48637
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeAt $150,000, 120 Barker Ln, Merrill, MI, 48637 in Merrill generates $1,148/mo in rent (9.18% yield) but nets only $159/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.70) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $41,442. Total projected return: $67,388.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.2% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $159 | $850 |
City averages based on Merrill market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,148 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $929 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.24x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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 1959
0.46 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48637, Merrill, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,436 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,233 (85.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 114 ( 7.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 89 ( 6.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $207,424 |
| Average Home Value | $271,932 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,143
Single Family
1,143
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
54
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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 1959
0.46 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48637, Merrill, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,436 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,233 (85.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 114 ( 7.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 89 ( 6.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $207,424 |
| Average Home Value | $271,932 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,143
Single Family
1,143
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
54
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices