38544 Trafalgar WaySterling HeightsMI48312



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeNot flashy, but dependably profitable, 38544 Trafalgar Way, Sterling Heights, MI, 48312 in Sterling Heights is listed at $295,500 and delivers $2,420/mo in rent and $472/mo in net monthly cash flow. The 9.83% yield and 1.82 DSCR provide the underwriting comfort Ziffy Mortgage needs to approve a DSCR loan without W-2 or tax-return documentation. Projected 5% annual appreciation adds $81,641 over five years, and $2,722/yr in principal reduction supplements cash return. Total projected cumulative return: $142,898.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $472 | $850 |
City averages based on Sterling Heights market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,420 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,831 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.32x |
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 1963
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48312, Sterling Heights, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,521 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,355 (71.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,743 (25.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 423 ( 2.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $267,544 |
| Average Home Value | $286,430 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,323
Single Family
12,224
Multi-Family
2,099
Businesses
703



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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 1963
7,405 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48312, Sterling Heights, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,521 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,355 (71.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,743 (25.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 423 ( 2.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $267,544 |
| Average Home Value | $286,430 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,323
Single Family
12,224
Multi-Family
2,099
Businesses
703
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Listed by: Donald Ireson • eXp Realty, LLC
Mls Name: MichRIC
Mls ID: #26004778







