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$195,000

Sale Pending
1043 Merrifield St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
2 Beds
1 Bath
747 Square Feet
0.12 Acres Lot
Built in 1919
Sale Pending
Units n/a
Checked: 20 hours ago
Updated: Sep 01, 2025 at 10:08AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
$181
Cap Rate
6.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
4.8%
Debt Coverage Ratio
1.20
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
8.7%

Property Description


0.12 Acres Lot
Built in 1919
Sale Pending
Units n/a

Seller is motivated and the price has been just reduced for this cute 2-bedroom ranch style home in the heart of Alger Heights. Set back on the lot for added privacy, this home offers a fully fenced yard, mature trees, and great outdoor entertaining space. Enjoy the convenience of the main floor laundry, central air, an oversized 1-stall garage, and ample storage throughout. Brand new roof just installed. Affordable living in a desirable location with easy access to local parks, Alger Heights and Eastown hotspots.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: 1, Detached
  • Details: Garage Door Opener, Detached, Concrete
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 1.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 5
  • # of Stories: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Composition, Rubber, Shingle

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 411808130023
  • Lot Size: 5271 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1919

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $1,660

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Kent

Listing Details


Listed by:
Joe Jovanovic
Redfin Corporation
(616) 293-2124

Source:
Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS
MLS#: 25039351
Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
$181
Cap Rate
6.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
4.8%
Debt Coverage Ratio
1.20
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
8.7%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$195,000
Amount financed:
-$156,000
Down payment:
$39,000
Closing costs:
$5,850
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$44,850
Square feet:
747
Cost per square foot:
$261
Monthly rent per square foot:
$2.41

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$156,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$923
Property tax:
$138
Insurance:
$126
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$1,187

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$1,800 $21,600
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$108 -$1,296
Operating income:
$1,692 $20,304

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (8%)
8%-$138-$1,660
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$126-$1,512
Property management: (8%)
8%-$144-$1,728
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$90-$1,080
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$90-$1,080
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (33%)
33%-$588-$7,060

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,104 $13,248
Mortgage payments:
-$923 -$11,076
Cash flow:
$181 $2,172