475 Emerald Ave NEGrand RapidsMI49503



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeReliable, bankable, and well-priced, 475 Emerald Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503 in Grand Rapids delivers $2,317/mo in gross rent and $471/mo in net monthly income at a $280,000 entry. The 9.93% yield and 1.84 DSCR make it a clean candidate for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan; no W-2s or U.S. credit history required. With 5% annual appreciation projecting $77,359 over five years and $2,579/yr in equity from loan paydown, total projected return is $136,945.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.9% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $471 | $850 |
City averages based on Grand Rapids market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,317 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,735 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.34x |
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 1910
435.60 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49503, Grand Rapids, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,238 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,149 (35.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,464 (56.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,625 ( 8.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $281,804 |
| Average Home Value | $332,147 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,278
Single Family
12,427
Multi-Family
5,851
Businesses
2,048



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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 1910
435.60 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49503, Grand Rapids, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,238 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,149 (35.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,464 (56.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,625 ( 8.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $281,804 |
| Average Home Value | $332,147 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,278
Single Family
12,427
Multi-Family
5,851
Businesses
2,048
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Listed by: Brian T DeSmit • Apex Realty Group
Mls Name: MichRIC
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Mls ID: #25023099
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