824 E Kent RdMerrillMI48637



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeSolid fundamentals define the investment case at 824 E Kent Rd, Merrill, MI, 48637 in Merrill: $1,428/mo in rent, $208/mo in net income, 9.26% gross yield, 1.72 DSCR, all at $185,000. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage qualifies using the property's income alone, clearing approval without U.S. residency or credit. Five-year equity from $51,112 in appreciation and $1,704/yr in principal paydown projects total cumulative return of $83,885.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.3% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $208 | $850 |
City averages based on Merrill market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,428 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,146 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.25x |
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 1955
1 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48637, Merrill, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,436 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,233 (85.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 114 ( 7.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 89 ( 6.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $207,424 |
| Average Home Value | $271,932 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,143
Single Family
1,143
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
54



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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 1955
1 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48637, Merrill, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,436 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,233 (85.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 114 ( 7.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 89 ( 6.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $207,424 |
| Average Home Value | $271,932 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,143
Single Family
1,143
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
54
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Listed by: Tony Lechner • RE/MAX of Midland
Mls Name: MIDMLS
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Mls ID: #50161898
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