445 Darwin St NEKalkaskaMI49646
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe 9.03% yield at 445 Darwin St NE, Kalkaska, MI, 49646 in Kalkaska is solid, but the $831/mo payment compresses net cash flow to $172/mo at $184,900. This is a tight-spread property, income covers debt, with little cushion. For investors who can optimise occupancy, the upside is real: 5% annual appreciation adds $51,084 by year five, and $1,703/yr in loan paydown builds equity. Ziffy Mortgage qualifies this via DSCR (1.67) without U.S. income documentation. Total projected return: $81,524.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9% | 7.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $172 | $350 |
City averages based on Kalkaska market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,391 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,146 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.21x |
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.
Manufactured
Built in 1999
10,000 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49646, Kalkaska, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,598 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,048 (54.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 636 (11.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,914 (34.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $179,590 |
| Average Home Value | $218,947 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,820
Single Family
3,577
Multi-Family
243
Businesses
351
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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
Manufactured
Built in 1999
10,000 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49646, Kalkaska, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,598 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,048 (54.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 636 (11.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,914 (34.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $179,590 |
| Average Home Value | $218,947 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,820
Single Family
3,577
Multi-Family
243
Businesses
351
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Bailey Millikin • Re/Max Of Grayling
Mls Name: WWMLS
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Mls ID: #201833803
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