607 W Edwards AveHoughtonMI49931



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeAt $155,000, 607 W Edwards Ave, Houghton, MI, 49931 in Houghton generates $1,191/mo in rent (9.22% yield) but nets only $169/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.71) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $42,824. Total projected return: $69,942.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.2% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $169 | $400 |
City averages based on Houghton market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,191 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $960 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.24x |
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 1900
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49931, Houghton, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,494 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,541 (44.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,514 (43.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 439 (12.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $250,764 |
| Average Home Value | $265,490 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,565
Single Family
2,608
Multi-Family
957
Businesses
489



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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
4,791 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49931, Houghton, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,494 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,541 (44.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,514 (43.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 439 (12.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $250,764 |
| Average Home Value | $265,490 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,565
Single Family
2,608
Multi-Family
957
Businesses
489
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