12823 S Honeybee RdEmpireMI49630
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 12823 S Honeybee Rd, Empire, MI, 49630 in Empire the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 5.4%. The 5.4% gross yield on a $599,900 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $165,741 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (1.00) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $147,720.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,256) | $800 |
City averages based on Empire market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,700 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,717 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.73x |
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 2025
5.01 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49630, Empire, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,334 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 639 (47.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 62 ( 4.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 633 (47.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $446,333 |
| Average Home Value | $573,091 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
727
Single Family
727
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
76
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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 2025
5.01 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49630, Empire, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,334 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 639 (47.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 62 ( 4.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 633 (47.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $446,333 |
| Average Home Value | $573,091 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
727
Single Family
727
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
76
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices