814 Center AveBay CityMI48708
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play814 Center Ave, Bay City, MI, 48708 in Bay City is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 2.48%. At $795,000 with a 2.48% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $219,644 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.46) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $62,229.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,750) | $350 |
City averages based on Bay City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,643 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,076 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.32x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1930
0.38 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48708, Bay City, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,810 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,107 (63.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,541 (27.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,162 ( 9.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $113,877 |
| Average Home Value | $149,537 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,868
Single Family
10,701
Multi-Family
1,167
Businesses
829
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1930
0.38 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48708, Bay City, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,810 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,107 (63.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,541 (27.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,162 ( 9.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $113,877 |
| Average Home Value | $149,537 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
11,868
Single Family
10,701
Multi-Family
1,167
Businesses
829
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices