3888 Falling Leaf TrlTraverse CityMI49686
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingReliable and efficiently structured, 3888 Falling Leaf Trl, Traverse City, MI, 49686 in Traverse City is a conservative rental investment at $385,000. Rental yield 6.68%. A 1.24 coverage ratio meets Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR standard for foreign-national financing. Five-year equity: 5% appreciation adds $106,368; $3,546/yr in principal paydown supplements. Total projected return: $121,228.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(396) | $500 |
City averages based on Traverse City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,143 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,386 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.90x |
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 2025
6,098 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49686, Traverse City, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,006 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,532 (60.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,760 (26.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,714 (12.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $375,817 |
| Average Home Value | $494,907 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,964
Single Family
12,118
Multi-Family
846
Businesses
1,436
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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 2025
6,098 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49686, Traverse City, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,006 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,532 (60.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,760 (26.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,714 (12.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $375,817 |
| Average Home Value | $494,907 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,964
Single Family
12,118
Multi-Family
846
Businesses
1,436
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Andrea Galloup • Century 21 Northland
Mls Name: NGLRMLS
Mls ID: #1939480