4136 Sherwood Forest DrTraverse CityMI49686



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowStrong cash flow defines 4136 Sherwood Forest Dr, Traverse City, MI, 49686 in Traverse City: $4,613/mo in rent, $2,147/mo net, 16.85% gross yield, all on a $328,500 acquisition. The 3.12 coverage ratio comfortably clears Ziffy Mortgage's threshold, enabling foreign-national buyers to close without U.S. credit documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $90,758 in value, and $3,026/yr in principal paydown steadily builds equity. Projected total cumulative return: $264,627.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $2,147 | $500 |
City averages based on Traverse City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,613 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,336 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.98x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 2003
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$3,600 annually 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


Townhouse
Built in 2003
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$3,600 annually 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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