1491 Knapp St NEGrand RapidsMI49505
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderSteady, low-maintenance, and fundable: 1491 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505 in Grand Rapids at $315,000. Rental yield 7.13%. The 7.13% yield and 1.26 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 $87,029 by year five, and $2,901/yr in principal reduction steadily grows the investor's stake. Total projected cumulative return: $101,110.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.1% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(195) | $850 |
City averages based on Grand Rapids market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,783 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,952 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.91x |
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 1957
0.68 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49505, Grand Rapids, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,709 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,483 (64.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,578 (31.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 648 ( 4.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $281,170 |
| Average Home Value | $311,704 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,974
Single Family
12,607
Multi-Family
1,367
Businesses
593
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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 1957
0.68 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49505, Grand Rapids, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,709 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,483 (64.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,578 (31.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 648 ( 4.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $281,170 |
| Average Home Value | $311,704 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,974
Single Family
12,607
Multi-Family
1,367
Businesses
593
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jeff Heglund • JH Realty Partners
Mls Name: MichRIC
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Mls ID: #25041482
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