13798 8 1/2 Mile RdBattle CreekMI49014
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash Flow13798 8 1/2 Mile Rd, Battle Creek, MI, 49014 in Battle Creek earns its strong cash-flow label: 10.97% yield, $1,966/mo rent, $548/mo net income, DSCR 2.03. The $215,000 acquisition cost produces immediate returns that put this property in the top tier for U.S. income assets accessible via Ziffy Mortgage's rental-income underwriting. Long-term, 5% annual appreciation adds $59,401 by year five. Combined with $1,980/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $117,196.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11% | 8.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $548 | $450 |
City averages based on Battle Creek market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,966 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,332 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.48x |
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 1935
1.02 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49014, Battle Creek, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,018 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,234 (69.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,116 (23.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 668 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $208,502 |
| Average Home Value | $239,100 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,816
Single Family
7,914
Multi-Family
902
Businesses
451
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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 1935
1.02 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49014, Battle Creek, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,018 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,234 (69.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,116 (23.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 668 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $208,502 |
| Average Home Value | $239,100 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,816
Single Family
7,914
Multi-Family
902
Businesses
451
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Kyle J McMaster • Michigan Top Producers
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