492 Potter Rd WTraverse CityMI49696
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeTight but positive: 492 Potter Rd W, Traverse City, MI, 49696 in Traverse City at $434,900 earns $2,922/mo in rent and nets $54/mo after the $1,956/mo payment, a 8.06% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $120,155 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.49 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $4,005/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $169,138.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.1% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $54 | $500 |
City averages based on Traverse City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,922 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,695 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.08x |
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 1967
2.25 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49696, Traverse City, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,804 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,505 (73.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 631 (13.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 668 (13.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $370,334 |
| Average Home Value | $476,598 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,328
Single Family
4,327
Multi-Family
1
Businesses
438
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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 1967
2.25 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49696, Traverse City, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,804 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,505 (73.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 631 (13.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 668 (13.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $370,334 |
| Average Home Value | $476,598 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,328
Single Family
4,327
Multi-Family
1
Businesses
438
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Rene Hills • REO-TCFront-233021
Mls Name: NGLRMLS
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Mls ID: #1929476
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