1516 Forres AveSaint JosephMI49085



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowIf cash-on-cash performance is your primary filter, 1516 Forres Ave, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085 in Saint Joseph deserves attention. This $377,000 property earns $3,240/mo in rent, a 10.31% gross yield, and nets $754/mo after the $1,695/mo payment. DSCR 1.91 makes it one of the cleaner DSCR underwriting candidates Ziffy Mortgage sees in this market. Five-year appreciation of $104,158 compounds alongside $3,472/yr in yearly equity build, for a total cumulative return of $192,185.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.3% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $754 | $350 |
City averages based on Saint Joseph market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,240 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,336 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.39x |
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 1910
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49085, Saint Joseph, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,734 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,123 (69.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,388 (20.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,223 (10.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $316,036 |
| Average Home Value | $368,464 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,303
Single Family
10,112
Multi-Family
1,191
Businesses
1,141



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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 1910
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49085, Saint Joseph, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,734 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,123 (69.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,388 (20.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,223 (10.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $316,036 |
| Average Home Value | $368,464 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,303
Single Family
10,112
Multi-Family
1,191
Businesses
1,141
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Listed by: Richard Shepardson • RE/MAX by the Lake
Mls Name: MichRIC
Mls ID: #25046828







