186 Luce RdBattle CreekMI49017
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowFew Battle Creek rentals match the income profile of 186 Luce Rd, Battle Creek, MI, 49017. Listed at $295,000, gross rent is $2,648/mo and net cash flow is $703/mo, a 10.77% yield well above national averages. DSCR 2.00 means Ziffy Mortgage can approve your loan on the property's income alone, bypassing personal income verification. The 5% annual appreciation trend adds $81,503 by year five with $2,717/yr in annual principal reduction, projecting $157,602 in total cumulative return.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.8% | 8.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $703 | $450 |
City averages based on Battle Creek market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,648 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,828 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.45x |
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 1988
3.03 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49017, Battle Creek, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,526 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,408 (67.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,282 (24.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 836 ( 8.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $164,086 |
| Average Home Value | $199,413 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,194
Single Family
8,190
Multi-Family
1,004
Businesses
469
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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 1988
3.03 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49017, Battle Creek, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,526 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,408 (67.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,282 (24.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 836 ( 8.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $164,086 |
| Average Home Value | $199,413 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,194
Single Family
8,190
Multi-Family
1,004
Businesses
469
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Dyan E Davis • eXp Realty LLC
Mls Name: MichRIC
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Mls ID: #25030054
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