493 Catherine AveMuskegonMI49442



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowThis Muskegon rental at 493 Catherine Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49442 sits in the solid-income band: 11.31% gross yield, $1,315/mo rent, $395/mo net after the $627/mo debt service, DSCR 2.10. Entry price of $139,500 is well-calibrated for the income it produces. Ziffy Mortgage finances this type of asset on rental income alone, no tax returns, no U.S. credit profile. Projected five-year appreciation of $38,541 and $1,285/yr in principal reduction bring total cumulative return to $78,592.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.3% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $395 | $1,200 |
City averages based on Muskegon market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,315 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $864 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.52x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1875
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49442, Muskegon, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,983 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,457 (63.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,476 (30.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,050 ( 5.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $154,938 |
| Average Home Value | $173,213 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,334
Single Family
14,290
Multi-Family
3,044
Businesses
817



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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


Multi Family
Built in 1875
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49442, Muskegon, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,983 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,457 (63.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,476 (30.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,050 ( 5.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $154,938 |
| Average Home Value | $173,213 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,334
Single Family
14,290
Multi-Family
3,044
Businesses
817
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