401 Dodge StHoughtonMI49931



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 401 Dodge St, Houghton, MI, 49931 in Houghton worth modelling. At $424,900 with a 7.96% gross yield, the $2,819/mo rent leaves $17/mo after the $1,911/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.48 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $117,392 by year five; $3,913/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $162,950.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $17 | $400 |
City averages based on Houghton market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,819 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,633 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.07x |
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 1903
9,147 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49931, Houghton, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,494 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,541 (44.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,514 (43.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 439 (12.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $250,764 |
| Average Home Value | $265,490 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,565
Single Family
2,608
Multi-Family
957
Businesses
489



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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 1903
9,147 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49931, Houghton, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,494 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,541 (44.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,514 (43.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 439 (12.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $250,764 |
| Average Home Value | $265,490 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,565
Single Family
2,608
Multi-Family
957
Businesses
489
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