208 E Montezuma AveHoughtonMI49931



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestors who prioritise long-run asset value over immediate income should consider 208 E Montezuma Ave, Houghton, MI, 49931 in Houghton. Rental yield 3.65%. At $940,000 with 3.65% gross yield, current distributions are modest, but the 5% appreciation rate projects $259,705 in new equity by year five, complemented by $8,657/yr in principal paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.68) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without W-2s or domestic credit. Total projected five-year cumulative return: $142,939.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.7% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,343) | $400 |
City averages based on Houghton market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,856 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,825 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.49x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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.
Multi Family
Built in 2010
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49931, Houghton, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,494 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,541 (44.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,514 (43.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 439 (12.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $250,764 |
| Average Home Value | $265,490 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,565
Single Family
2,608
Multi-Family
957
Businesses
489



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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


Multi Family
Built in 2010
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49931, Houghton, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,494 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,541 (44.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,514 (43.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 439 (12.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $250,764 |
| Average Home Value | $265,490 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,565
Single Family
2,608
Multi-Family
957
Businesses
489
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