225 E 17th St #2-CTraverse CityMI49684
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play225 E 17th St #2-C, Traverse City, MI, 49684 in Traverse City is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 3.48%. At $740,000 with a 3.48% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $204,448 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.64) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $105,741.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,737) | $500 |
City averages based on Traverse City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,143 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,586 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.47x |
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.
Condo
Built in 2021
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49684, Traverse City, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,302 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,484 (60.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,386 (27.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,432 (11.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $398,218 |
| Average Home Value | $509,057 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,586
Single Family
9,750
Multi-Family
1,836
Businesses
1,955
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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
Condo
Built in 2021
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49684, Traverse City, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,302 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,484 (60.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,386 (27.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,432 (11.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $398,218 |
| Average Home Value | $509,057 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,586
Single Family
9,750
Multi-Family
1,836
Businesses
1,955
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Steve Koleno • Beycome Brokerage Realty LLC
Mls Name: Realcomp II
Mls ID: #20251044711