244 Parker AveBenton HarborMI49022
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowInvestors who value predictability will appreciate 244 Parker Ave, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022 in Benton Harbor. At $118,900 it earns $1,236/mo in rent and distributes $448/mo to the owner after the $535/mo payment, a consistent 12.41% yield. DSCR 2.31 clears Ziffy Mortgage's income-only underwriting standard. Over five years, 5% annual appreciation adds $32,850 in value; $1,095/yr in principal paydown compounds ownership stake. Total projected return: $74,348.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 12.4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $448 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,236 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $737 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.68x |
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 1930
6,534 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49022, Benton Harbor, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,018 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,228 (51.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,089 (36.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,701 (12.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $200,743 |
| Average Home Value | $271,485 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,082
Single Family
11,575
Multi-Family
1,507
Businesses
1,037
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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 1930
6,534 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49022, Benton Harbor, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,018 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,228 (51.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,089 (36.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,701 (12.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $200,743 |
| Average Home Value | $271,485 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,082
Single Family
11,575
Multi-Family
1,507
Businesses
1,037
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Brian Newton • Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.
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