Vactant Land 1400 Block Broceus School RdBattle CreekMI49017
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayVactant Land 1400 Block Broceus School Rd, Battle Creek, MI, 49017 in Battle Creek is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 4.05%. At $612,500 with a 4.05% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $169,222 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.75) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $106,557.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.1% | 8.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,970) | $450 |
City averages based on Battle Creek market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,069 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,795 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.55x |
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 N/A
70 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49017, Battle Creek, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,526 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,408 (67.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,282 (24.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 836 ( 8.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $164,086 |
| Average Home Value | $199,413 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,194
Single Family
8,190
Multi-Family
1,004
Businesses
469
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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 N/A
70 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 49017, Battle Creek, MI area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,526 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,408 (67.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,282 (24.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 836 ( 8.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $164,086 |
| Average Home Value | $199,413 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,194
Single Family
8,190
Multi-Family
1,004
Businesses
469
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Dwayne Morris • Mossy Oak Properties Michigan Outdoors
Mls Name: REALSTACK
Mls ID: #90731