545 Lafayette Ave SEGrand RapidsMI49503
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThis is a cash-flow-light asset: 545 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503 in Grand Rapids, $249,900, 8.2% gross yield, $60/mo net income. Consider it a market-entry position, the $1,708/mo rent covers the $1,124/mo payment with a margin, and 5%/yr appreciation is projected to add $69,043 to the asset's value over five years. Ziffy Mortgage approves DSCR loans (coverage 1.52) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation. Consider a higher down payment to widen the monthly margin. Total projected return: $99,101.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.2% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $60 | $850 |
City averages based on Grand Rapids market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,708 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,549 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.10x |
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 1995
6,098 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49503, Grand Rapids, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,238 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,149 (35.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,464 (56.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,625 ( 8.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $281,804 |
| Average Home Value | $332,147 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,278
Single Family
12,427
Multi-Family
5,851
Businesses
2,048
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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 1995
6,098 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49503, Grand Rapids, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,238 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,149 (35.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,464 (56.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,625 ( 8.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $281,804 |
| Average Home Value | $332,147 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,278
Single Family
12,427
Multi-Family
5,851
Businesses
2,048
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Cassandra J Clark • Keller Williams GR East
Mls Name: MichRIC
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Mls ID: #25012513
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