218 Black Cherry LnBattle CreekMI49015
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 5.08% gross rental yield, 218 Black Cherry Ln, Battle Creek, MI, 49015 in Battle Creek is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $340,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $93,936 by year five, with $3,131/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.94) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $77,891.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(802) | $450 |
City averages based on Battle Creek market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,440 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,107 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.68x |
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 2000
0.33 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49015, Battle Creek, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,329 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,019 (65.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,459 (28.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 851 ( 6.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $189,927 |
| Average Home Value | $217,209 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,112
Single Family
11,268
Multi-Family
844
Businesses
819
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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 2000
0.33 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49015, Battle Creek, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,329 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,019 (65.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,459 (28.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 851 ( 6.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $189,927 |
| Average Home Value | $217,209 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,112
Single Family
11,268
Multi-Family
844
Businesses
819
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices