8304 Merton Ave SWByron CenterMI49315
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 8304 Merton Ave SW, Byron Center, MI, 49315 in Byron Center is narrow, $99/mo net on $2,407/mo rent after the $1,574/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $350,000 with a 8.25% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($96,699 over five years) and $3,224/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.53 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $139,675.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.3% | 6.8% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $99 | $900 |
City averages based on Byron Center market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,407 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,169 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.11x |
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 1880
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49315, Byron Center, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,640 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,012 (84.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,223 (11.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 405 ( 3.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $391,039 |
| Average Home Value | $441,361 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,119
Single Family
9,510
Multi-Family
609
Businesses
824
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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 1880
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49315, Byron Center, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,640 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,012 (84.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,223 (11.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 405 ( 3.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $391,039 |
| Average Home Value | $441,361 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,119
Single Family
9,510
Multi-Family
609
Businesses
824
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
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