145 Washington StSaranacMI48881



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderSteady, low-maintenance, and fundable: 145 Washington St, Saranac, MI, 48881 in Saranac at $235,000. Rental yield 7.16%. The 7.16% yield and 1.33 DSCR put this right in the range Ziffy Mortgage approves for non-U.S. investors without W-2s or domestic credit. Appreciation at 5%/yr is projected to add $64,926 by year five, and $2,164/yr in principal reduction steadily grows the investor's stake. Total projected cumulative return: $80,024.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(148) | $450 |
City averages based on Saranac market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,402 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,456 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.96x |
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 1980
0.36 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48881, Saranac, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,270 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,863 (82.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 300 (13.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 107 ( 4.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $256,804 |
| Average Home Value | $278,180 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,140
Single Family
1,993
Multi-Family
147
Businesses
101



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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 1980
0.36 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48881, Saranac, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,270 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,863 (82.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 300 (13.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 107 ( 4.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $256,804 |
| Average Home Value | $278,180 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,140
Single Family
1,993
Multi-Family
147
Businesses
101
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Listed by: Katrina A Hoyt • RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals
Mls Name: Greater Lansing AOR
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Mls ID: #288351
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