207 Illinois StBattle CreekMI49014
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowThis Battle Creek rental at 207 Illinois St, Battle Creek, MI, 49014 sits in the solid-income band: 10.76% gross yield, $1,245/mo rent, $329/mo net after the $625/mo debt service, DSCR 1.99. Entry price of $138,900 is well-calibrated for the income it produces. Ziffy Mortgage finances this type of asset on rental income alone, no tax returns, no U.S. credit profile. Projected five-year appreciation of $38,376 and $1,279/yr in principal reduction bring total cumulative return to $74,075.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.8% | 8.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $329 | $450 |
City averages based on Battle Creek market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,245 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $861 |
| 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 1935
6,098 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 1935
6,098 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: Jim Criteser • RE/MAX Perrett Associates
Mls Name: MichRIC
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