541 Howard AveSaint JosephMI49085
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeNot flashy, but dependably profitable, 541 Howard Ave, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085 in Saint Joseph is listed at $374,900 and delivers $2,827/mo in rent and $355/mo in net monthly cash flow. The 9.05% yield and 1.68 DSCR provide the underwriting comfort Ziffy Mortgage needs to approve a DSCR loan without W-2 or tax-return documentation. Projected 5% annual appreciation adds $103,578 over five years, and $3,453/yr in principal reduction supplements cash return. Total projected cumulative return: $165,635.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $355 | $350 |
City averages based on Saint Joseph market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,827 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,323 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.22x |
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 1940
3,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49085, Saint Joseph, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,734 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,123 (69.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,388 (20.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,223 (10.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $316,036 |
| Average Home Value | $368,464 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,303
Single Family
10,112
Multi-Family
1,191
Businesses
1,141
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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 1940
3,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49085, Saint Joseph, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,734 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,123 (69.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,388 (20.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,223 (10.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $316,036 |
| Average Home Value | $368,464 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,303
Single Family
10,112
Multi-Family
1,191
Businesses
1,141
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Nicholas Schweihofer • Keller Williams Lakeshore
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