4500 Lakeshore Rd APT 7Fort GratiotMI48059
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingThere's a case for owning boring assets in strong markets. Rental yield 6.71%. It won't spike overnight, but it will produce quarter after quarter of U.S. dollar income with long-run appreciation. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan removes U.S. income documentation barriers for non-residents. Five-year appreciation of $69,070 and $2,303/yr in equity build project total return of $63,097.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.7% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(518) | $850 |
City averages based on Fort Gratiot market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,397 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,815 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.77x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1977
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$266 monthly 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
Condo
Built in 1977
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$266 monthly 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
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Tiffanie Bissett • Sine & Monaghan Realtors LLC St Clair
Mls Name: MiRealSource
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