21534 Clear Lake AveBattle CreekMI49014
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingCapital preservation and steady income define 21534 Clear Lake Ave, Battle Creek, MI, 49014 in Battle Creek. Rental yield 6.4%. The 1.19 coverage passes Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR threshold for non-U.S. residents. Five-year appreciation of $145,020 and $4,834/yr in principal reduction project total return of $157,411.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(662) | $450 |
City averages based on Battle Creek market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,800 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,253 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.86x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 2004
0.48 Acres 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 2004
0.48 Acres 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: Kimberly Kamrow • Keller Williams, Home
Mls Name: NGLRMLS
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Mls ID: #1938347
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