536 Brakel Point DrTraverse CityMI49685



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 536 Brakel Point Dr, Traverse City, MI, 49685 in Traverse City at $1,975,000, 1.75% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 1.75%. The $2,874/mo rent partially funds the $8,881/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $545,656 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.32) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $99,202.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(10,150) | $500 |
City averages based on Traverse City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,874 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $12,238 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.23x |
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 2003
9,583 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49685, Traverse City, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,512 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,995 (73.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,772 (18.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 745 ( 7.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $362,492 |
| Average Home Value | $413,680 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,147
Single Family
8,029
Multi-Family
1,118
Businesses
850



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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 2003
9,583 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49685, Traverse City, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,512 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,995 (73.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,772 (18.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 745 ( 7.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $362,492 |
| Average Home Value | $413,680 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,147
Single Family
8,029
Multi-Family
1,118
Businesses
850
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Listed by: Thomas Corbett • REMAX Bayshore - W Bay Shore Dr TC
Mls Name: NGLRMLS
Mls ID: #1935937








