531 Barlow StTraverse CityMI49686
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe 8.29% yield at 531 Barlow St, Traverse City, MI, 49686 in Traverse City is solid, but the $1,524/mo payment compresses net cash flow to $107/mo at $339,000. This is a tight-spread property, income covers debt, with little cushion. For investors who can optimise occupancy, the upside is real: 5% annual appreciation adds $93,659 by year five, and $3,122/yr in loan paydown builds equity. Ziffy Mortgage qualifies this via DSCR (1.54) without U.S. income documentation. Total projected return: $136,027.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.3% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $107 | $500 |
City averages based on Traverse City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,342 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,101 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.11x |
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 2001
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49686, Traverse City, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,006 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,532 (60.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,760 (26.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,714 (12.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $375,817 |
| Average Home Value | $494,907 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,964
Single Family
12,118
Multi-Family
846
Businesses
1,436
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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 2001
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49686, Traverse City, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,006 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,532 (60.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,760 (26.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,714 (12.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $375,817 |
| Average Home Value | $494,907 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,964
Single Family
12,118
Multi-Family
846
Businesses
1,436
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: William Ptak • REO-TCFront-233021
Mls Name: NGLRMLS
Mls ID: #1936695