172 Riverside DrBattle CreekMI49015
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeTight but positive: 172 Riverside Dr, Battle Creek, MI, 49015 in Battle Creek at $160,000 earns $1,215/mo in rent and nets $160/mo after the $719/mo payment, a 9.11% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $44,205 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.69 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $1,474/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $71,272.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $160 | $450 |
City averages based on Battle Creek market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,215 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $991 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.23x |
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 1922
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49015, Battle Creek, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,329 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,019 (65.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,459 (28.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 851 ( 6.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $189,927 |
| Average Home Value | $217,209 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,112
Single Family
11,268
Multi-Family
844
Businesses
819
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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 1922
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49015, Battle Creek, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,329 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,019 (65.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,459 (28.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 851 ( 6.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $189,927 |
| Average Home Value | $217,209 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,112
Single Family
11,268
Multi-Family
844
Businesses
819
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Rhonda Lauderman • Jaqua REALTORS
Mls Name: MichRIC
Mls ID: #26006457