1617 Alpha StLansingMI48910
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowInvestors who value predictability will appreciate 1617 Alpha St, Lansing, MI, 48910 in Lansing. At $185,000 it earns $1,495/mo in rent and distributes $387/mo to the owner after the $832/mo payment, a consistent 10.88% yield. DSCR 1.80 clears Ziffy Mortgage's income-only underwriting standard. Over five years, 5% annual appreciation adds $51,112 in value; $1,704/yr in principal paydown compounds ownership stake. Total projected return: $88,193.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.9% | 7.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $387 | $450 |
City averages based on Lansing market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,495 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,146 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.30x |
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 1943
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48910, Lansing, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,169 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,914 (51.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,788 (39.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,467 ( 8.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $121,879 |
| Average Home Value | $154,977 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,469
Single Family
13,032
Multi-Family
3,437
Businesses
836
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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 1943
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48910, Lansing, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,169 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,914 (51.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,788 (39.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,467 ( 8.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $121,879 |
| Average Home Value | $154,977 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,469
Single Family
13,032
Multi-Family
3,437
Businesses
836
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Brian Ozbun • Bellabay Realty, LLC
Mls Name: Greater Lansing AOR
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #290361
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