252 43rd St SEKentwoodMI49548



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowInvestors who value predictability will appreciate 252 43rd St SE, Kentwood, MI, 49548 in Kentwood. At $175,000 it earns $1,640/mo in rent and distributes $486/mo to the owner after the $787/mo payment, a consistent 11.25% yield. DSCR 2.08 clears Ziffy Mortgage's income-only underwriting standard. Over five years, 5% annual appreciation adds $48,349 in value; $1,612/yr in principal paydown compounds ownership stake. Total projected return: $97,953.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.3% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $486 | $250 |
City averages based on Kentwood market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,640 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,084 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.51x |
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 1935
7,840 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49548, Grand Rapids, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,625 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,662 (70.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,618 (26.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 345 ( 2.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $202,210 |
| Average Home Value | $248,548 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,361
Single Family
12,642
Multi-Family
719
Businesses
1,284



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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 1935
7,840 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49548, Grand Rapids, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,625 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,662 (70.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,618 (26.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 345 ( 2.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $202,210 |
| Average Home Value | $248,548 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,361
Single Family
12,642
Multi-Family
719
Businesses
1,284
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