18960 Rockcastle StDetroitMI48236



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 18960 Rockcastle St, Detroit, MI, 48236 in Detroit is narrow, $158/mo net on $1,213/mo rent after the $719/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $160,000 with a 9.1% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($44,205 over five years) and $1,474/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.69 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $71,128.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $158 | $450 |
City averages based on Detroit market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,213 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $991 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.22x |
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 1949
4,640 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48236, Grosse Pointe, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,855 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,100 (86.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,173 ( 9.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 582 ( 4.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $365,789 |
| Average Home Value | $440,877 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,630
Single Family
12,497
Multi-Family
133
Businesses
998



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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 1949
4,640 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48236, Grosse Pointe, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,855 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,100 (86.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,173 ( 9.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 582 ( 4.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $365,789 |
| Average Home Value | $440,877 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,630
Single Family
12,497
Multi-Family
133
Businesses
998
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