2478 Long Rapids RdAlpenaMI49707
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income2478 Long Rapids Rd, Alpena, MI, 49707 in Alpena earns a respectable 8.36% gross yield at $214,850, but after the $966/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $80/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.55) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $59,359 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $87,027.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.4% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $80 | $850 |
City averages based on Alpena market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,497 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,331 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.12x |
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 1958
0.56 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49707, Alpena, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,788 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,776 (66.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,265 (19.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,747 (14.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $150,147 |
| Average Home Value | $189,050 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,775
Single Family
10,102
Multi-Family
673
Businesses
1,047
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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 1958
0.56 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49707, Alpena, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,788 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,776 (66.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,265 (19.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,747 (14.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $150,147 |
| Average Home Value | $189,050 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,775
Single Family
10,102
Multi-Family
673
Businesses
1,047
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Lori Stephan • Real Estate One of Alpena
Mls Name: WWMLS
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Mls ID: #201832184
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