3977 Observation AveKalamazooMI49004



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeSolid, durable, and financeable, 3977 Observation Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 49004 in Kalamazoo earns a 9.61% gross yield at $330,000. Rent of $2,642/mo nets $466/mo after the $1,484/mo mortgage. The 1.78 DSCR signals clean DSCR underwriting through Ziffy Mortgage, with no personal income verification required. Five-year value growth of $91,173 and $3,039/yr in equity accumulation project a total cumulative return of $155,667.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $466 | $450 |
City averages based on Kalamazoo market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,642 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,045 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.29x |
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 1981
1.86 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49004, Kalamazoo, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,278 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,089 (69.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,893 (26.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 296 ( 4.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $210,048 |
| Average Home Value | $266,451 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,034
Single Family
6,643
Multi-Family
391
Businesses
221



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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 1981
1.86 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49004, Kalamazoo, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,278 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,089 (69.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,893 (26.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 296 ( 4.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $210,048 |
| Average Home Value | $266,451 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,034
Single Family
6,643
Multi-Family
391
Businesses
221
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