209 Westview DrAlmaMI48801
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income209 Westview Dr, Alma, MI, 48801 in Alma earns a respectable 8.5% gross yield at $225,000, but after the $1,012/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $110/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.58) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $62,163 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $92,952.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.5% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $110 | $1,200 |
City averages based on Alma market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,596 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,394 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.14x |
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 N/A
0.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48801, Alma, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,977 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,219 (64.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,374 (27.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 384 ( 7.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $135,782 |
| Average Home Value | $176,817 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,884
Single Family
4,551
Multi-Family
333
Businesses
504
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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 N/A
0.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48801, Alma, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,977 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,219 (64.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,374 (27.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 384 ( 7.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $135,782 |
| Average Home Value | $176,817 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,884
Single Family
4,551
Multi-Family
333
Businesses
504
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Herbert Saenz • Modern Realty
Mls Name: MIDMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #50170334
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