131 S Melze StMerrillMI48637
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeTight but positive: 131 S Melze St, Merrill, MI, 48637 in Merrill at $109,900 earns $855/mo in rent and nets $130/mo after the $494/mo payment, a 9.34% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $30,363 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.73 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $1,012/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $50,308.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.3% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $130 | $850 |
City averages based on Merrill market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $855 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $681 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.26x |
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 1940
8,712 sqft 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 1940
8,712 sqft 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