521 5th StTraverse CityMI49684



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-Producing521 5th St, Traverse City, MI, 49684 in Traverse City is a stable, well-positioned rental at $425,000. Rental yield 6.68%. DSCR 1.24 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage without U.S. income documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $117,420 in value and $3,914/yr in principal paydown builds equity, a total projected return of $133,955.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(435) | $500 |
City averages based on Traverse City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,368 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,634 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.90x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1900
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49684, Traverse City, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,302 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,484 (60.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,386 (27.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,432 (11.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $398,218 |
| Average Home Value | $509,057 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,586
Single Family
9,750
Multi-Family
1,836
Businesses
1,955



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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 1900
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49684, Traverse City, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,302 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,484 (60.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,386 (27.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,432 (11.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $398,218 |
| Average Home Value | $509,057 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,586
Single Family
9,750
Multi-Family
1,836
Businesses
1,955
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Listed by: Molly Buttleman • @properties Christie's Int'l
Mls Name: NGLRMLS
Mls ID: #1941009







