196 Kingman Ave EBattle CreekMI49014
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeTight but positive: 196 Kingman Ave E, Battle Creek, MI, 49014 in Battle Creek at $149,000 earns $1,144/mo in rent and nets $90/mo after the $670/mo payment, a 8.59% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $41,166 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.71 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $1,372/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $67,156.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $90 | $450 |
City averages based on Battle Creek market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,144 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $923 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.24x |
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 1910
4,356 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49014, Battle Creek, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,018 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,234 (69.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,116 (23.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 668 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $208,502 |
| Average Home Value | $239,100 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,816
Single Family
7,914
Multi-Family
902
Businesses
451
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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 1910
4,356 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49014, Battle Creek, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,018 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,234 (69.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,116 (23.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 668 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $208,502 |
| Average Home Value | $239,100 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,816
Single Family
7,914
Multi-Family
902
Businesses
451
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Natalya Shelton • Harrington Real Estate Group
Mls Name: MichRIC
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