863 Boyd AveTraverse CityMI49686



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 863 Boyd Ave, Traverse City, MI, 49686 in Traverse City offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 6.3%. DSCR 1.17 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $114,933 in additional property value over five years, with $3,831/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $122,384.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(561) | $500 |
City averages based on Traverse City market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,183 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,578 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.85x |
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 2002
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49686, Traverse City, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,006 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,532 (60.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,760 (26.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,714 (12.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $375,817 |
| Average Home Value | $494,907 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,964
Single Family
12,118
Multi-Family
846
Businesses
1,436



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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 2002
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49686, Traverse City, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,006 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,532 (60.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,760 (26.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,714 (12.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $375,817 |
| Average Home Value | $494,907 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,964
Single Family
12,118
Multi-Family
846
Businesses
1,436
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