859 Watkins StBirminghamMI48009



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestment property for sale in Birmingham at 859 Watkins St, Birmingham, MI, 48009 projects strong ROI of 12.85%. Rental yield 5.15%. With 5% annual appreciation, the property builds $628,541 in value over five years. Equity growth combined delivers a projected five-year ROI of 82.32%, translating into $529,083 in total cumulative return on $642,688 invested capital. You can finance this property with Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which leverages the property’s income for qualification rather than your personal income.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.2% | 7.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,245) | $1,200 |
City averages based on Birmingham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $9,757 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $14,097 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.69x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1929
9,583 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48009, Birmingham, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,431 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,480 (71.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,150 (20.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 801 ( 7.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $710,938 |
| Average Home Value | $834,383 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,856
Single Family
8,145
Multi-Family
1,711
Businesses
1,293



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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 1929
9,583 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48009, Birmingham, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,431 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,480 (71.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,150 (20.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 801 ( 7.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $710,938 |
| Average Home Value | $834,383 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,856
Single Family
8,145
Multi-Family
1,711
Businesses
1,293
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Listed by: Marina Csernits • Brookstone, Realtors LLC
Mls Name: Realcomp II
Mls ID: #20261005815








