4281 Gratiot AveFort GratiotMI48059



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowDay-one income is the story at 4281 Gratiot Ave, Fort Gratiot, MI, 48059 in Fort Gratiot. Priced at $249,900, it generates $2,215/mo in gross rent and $567/mo in net monthly cash flow, a 10.64% yield that comfortably supports the 1.97 DSCR needed for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 DSCR mortgage. Projected annual cash flow: $6,807. Five-year appreciation: $69,043. Equity from principal paydown: $2,302/yr. Total projected cumulative return: $131,729.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.6% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $567 | $850 |
City averages based on Fort Gratiot market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,215 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,549 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.43x |
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 1955
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48059, Fort Gratiot, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,478 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,333 (71.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,405 (18.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 740 ( 9.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $262,937 |
| Average Home Value | $323,563 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,003
Single Family
6,469
Multi-Family
534
Businesses
433



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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 1955
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48059, Fort Gratiot, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,478 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,333 (71.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,405 (18.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 740 ( 9.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $262,937 |
| Average Home Value | $323,563 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,003
Single Family
6,469
Multi-Family
534
Businesses
433
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