635 E Empire AveBenton HarborMI49022
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowSolid, durable, and financeable, 635 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022 in Benton Harbor earns a 11.94% gross yield at $124,900. Rent of $1,243/mo nets $420/mo after the $562/mo mortgage. The 2.21 DSCR signals clean DSCR underwriting through Ziffy Mortgage, with no personal income verification required. Five-year value growth of $34,508 and $1,150/yr in equity accumulation project a total cumulative return of $74,566.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.9% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $420 | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,243 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $774 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.61x |
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 1930
5,227 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49022, Benton Harbor, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,018 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,228 (51.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,089 (36.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,701 (12.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $200,743 |
| Average Home Value | $271,485 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,082
Single Family
11,575
Multi-Family
1,507
Businesses
1,037
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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 1930
5,227 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49022, Benton Harbor, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,018 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,228 (51.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,089 (36.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,701 (12.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $200,743 |
| Average Home Value | $271,485 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,082
Single Family
11,575
Multi-Family
1,507
Businesses
1,037
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Brian Waite • RE/MAX by the Lake
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