3910 N Lake AveSanfordMI48657



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 3910 N Lake Ave, Sanford, MI, 48657 in Sanford is narrow, $128/mo net on $1,440/mo rent after the $895/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $199,000 with a 8.68% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($54,980 over five years) and $1,833/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.61 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $84,030.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.7% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $128 | $150 |
City averages based on Sanford market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,440 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,233 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.17x |
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 1978
0.72 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48657, Sanford, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,698 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,015 (81.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 372 (10.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 311 ( 8.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $222,548 |
| Average Home Value | $272,885 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,522
Single Family
3,522
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
159



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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 1978
0.72 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48657, Sanford, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,698 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,015 (81.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 372 (10.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 311 ( 8.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $222,548 |
| Average Home Value | $272,885 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,522
Single Family
3,522
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
159
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Listed by: Ann Arthur • RE/MAX of Midland
Mls Name: MIDMLS
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Mls ID: #50180098
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