8836 Birkhill DrSterling HeightsMI48314



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeSolid fundamentals define the investment case at 8836 Birkhill Dr, Sterling Heights, MI, 48314 in Sterling Heights: $2,506/mo in rent, $395/mo in net income, 9.4% gross yield, 1.74 DSCR, all at $320,000. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage qualifies using the property's income alone, clearing approval without U.S. residency or credit. Five-year equity from $88,410 in appreciation and $2,947/yr in principal paydown projects total cumulative return of $147,356.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.4% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $395 | $850 |
City averages based on Sterling Heights market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,506 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,983 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.26x |
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 1958
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48314, Sterling Heights, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,131 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,584 (72.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,232 (24.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 315 ( 3.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $361,134 |
| Average Home Value | $368,744 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,024
Single Family
7,962
Multi-Family
1,062
Businesses
714



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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 1958
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 48314, Sterling Heights, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,131 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,584 (72.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,232 (24.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 315 ( 3.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $361,134 |
| Average Home Value | $368,744 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,024
Single Family
7,962
Multi-Family
1,062
Businesses
714
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Listed by: Jacob Fortner • @properties Christie's Int'l R E Rochester
Mls Name: Realcomp II
Mls ID: #20251016317








