3159 S 3rd StNilesMI49120
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeAt $218,000, 3159 S 3rd St, Niles, MI, 49120 in Niles generates $1,599/mo in rent (8.8% yield) but nets only $161/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.63) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $60,229. Total projected return: $93,486.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.8% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $161 | $350 |
City averages based on Niles market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,599 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,351 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.18x |
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 1925
0.29 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49120, Niles, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,517 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,816 (71.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,504 (21.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,197 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $196,962 |
| Average Home Value | $257,729 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,849
Single Family
14,815
Multi-Family
1,034
Businesses
1,035
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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 1925
0.29 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49120, Niles, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,517 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,816 (71.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,504 (21.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,197 ( 7.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $196,962 |
| Average Home Value | $257,729 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,849
Single Family
14,815
Multi-Family
1,034
Businesses
1,035
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices