3080 Arbutus Hill RdTraverse CityMI49696
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 3080 Arbutus Hill Rd, Traverse City, MI, 49696 in Traverse City offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 7.11%. DSCR 1.32 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $74,596 in additional property value over five years, with $2,487/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $91,241.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(181) | $500 |
City averages based on Traverse City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,600 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,673 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.96x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 2005
2.55 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49696, Traverse City, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,804 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,505 (73.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 631 (13.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 668 (13.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $370,334 |
| Average Home Value | $476,598 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,328
Single Family
4,327
Multi-Family
1
Businesses
438
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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 2005
2.55 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49696, Traverse City, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,804 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,505 (73.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 631 (13.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 668 (13.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $370,334 |
| Average Home Value | $476,598 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,328
Single Family
4,327
Multi-Family
1
Businesses
438
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jade Mason • Wentworth Real Estate Group
Mls Name: NGLRMLS
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Mls ID: #1931762
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