42896 Cardinal WayNoviMI48375



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 42896 Cardinal Way, Novi, MI, 48375 in Novi is capital appreciation. Rental yield 3.74%. The 3.74% gross yield at $750,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $207,211 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.69) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $118,036.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,096) | $1,200 |
City averages based on Novi market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,340 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,647 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.50x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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 2018
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48375, Novi, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,826 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,602 (67.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,777 (28.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 447 ( 4.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $379,223 |
| Average Home Value | $408,715 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,696
Single Family
8,824
Multi-Family
872
Businesses
1,150



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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 2018
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48375, Novi, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,826 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,602 (67.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,777 (28.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 447 ( 4.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $379,223 |
| Average Home Value | $408,715 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,696
Single Family
8,824
Multi-Family
872
Businesses
1,150
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