2877 E Highgate St SE #79KentwoodMI49512
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 2877 E Highgate St SE #79, Kentwood, MI, 49512 in Kentwood is narrow, $4/mo net on $2,610/mo rent after the $1,593/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $354,161 with a 8.84% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($97,848 over five years) and $3,262/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.64 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $152,549.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.8% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $4 | $250 |
City averages based on Kentwood market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,610 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,195 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.19x |
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.
Condo
Built in 2026
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49512, Grand Rapids, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,146 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,073 (44.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,640 (50.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 433 ( 4.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $320,719 |
| Average Home Value | $334,005 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,547
Single Family
4,842
Multi-Family
3,705
Businesses
1,603
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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 2026
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49512, Grand Rapids, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,146 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,073 (44.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,640 (50.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 433 ( 4.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $320,719 |
| Average Home Value | $334,005 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,547
Single Family
4,842
Multi-Family
3,705
Businesses
1,603
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices