314 Watkins LnBattle CreekMI49015
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowIf cash-on-cash performance is your primary filter, 314 Watkins Ln, Battle Creek, MI, 49015 in Battle Creek deserves attention. This $385,000 property earns $3,704/mo in rent, a 11.55% gross yield, and nets $1,166/mo after the $1,731/mo payment. DSCR 2.14 makes it one of the cleaner DSCR underwriting candidates Ziffy Mortgage sees in this market. Five-year appreciation of $106,368 compounds alongside $3,546/yr in yearly equity build, for a total cumulative return of $221,680.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.6% | 8.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,166 | $450 |
City averages based on Battle Creek market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,704 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,386 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.55x |
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 1969
0.76 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49015, Battle Creek, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,329 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,019 (65.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,459 (28.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 851 ( 6.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $189,927 |
| Average Home Value | $217,209 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,112
Single Family
11,268
Multi-Family
844
Businesses
819
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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 1969
0.76 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49015, Battle Creek, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,329 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,019 (65.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,459 (28.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 851 ( 6.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $189,927 |
| Average Home Value | $217,209 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,112
Single Family
11,268
Multi-Family
844
Businesses
819
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: MichRIC
Mls ID: #26023502