1527 Ravine Side DrHoughtonMI49931
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 1527 Ravine Side Dr, Houghton, MI, 49931 in Houghton offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 7.13%. DSCR 1.32 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $165,741 in additional property value over five years, with $5,525/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $203,316.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.1% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(392) | $400 |
City averages based on Houghton market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,564 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,717 |
| 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 2001
3.75 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49931, Houghton, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,494 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,541 (44.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,514 (43.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 439 (12.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $250,764 |
| Average Home Value | $265,490 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,565
Single Family
2,608
Multi-Family
957
Businesses
489
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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 2001
3.75 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49931, Houghton, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,494 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,541 (44.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,514 (43.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 439 (12.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $250,764 |
| Average Home Value | $265,490 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,565
Single Family
2,608
Multi-Family
957
Businesses
489
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices