500 Hickory LnWatervlietMI49098



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowInvestors targeting immediate dollar income will find 500 Hickory Ln, Watervliet, MI, 49098 in Watervliet hard to pass up. The 19.99% gross yield on a $279,990 purchase results in $4,663/mo in rent and $2,809/mo in net cash, well above the spread required for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR qualification (3.70). Annual cash flow of $33,704, five-year appreciation of $77,356, and $2,579/yr in equity build-up combine for a projected total cumulative return of $287,421.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 20% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $2,809 | $500 |
City averages based on Watervliet market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,663 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,743 |
| DSCR Ratio | 2.68x |
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 2024
0.34 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$98 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49098, Watervliet, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,880 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,776 (61.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 544 (18.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 560 (19.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $207,993 |
| Average Home Value | $291,250 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,643
Single Family
2,548
Multi-Family
95
Businesses
165



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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 2024
0.34 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$98 annually HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49098, Watervliet, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,880 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,776 (61.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 544 (18.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 560 (19.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $207,993 |
| Average Home Value | $291,250 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,643
Single Family
2,548
Multi-Family
95
Businesses
165
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