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$439,000

For Sale - Active
5844 S Scottdale Rd, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,387 Square Feet
1.42 Acres Lot
Built in 1948
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 20 hours ago
Updated: Jun 30, 2025 at 03:08AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$583
Cap Rate
4.6%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-6.9%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.74
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-2.7%

Property Description


1.42 Acres Lot
Built in 1948
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

1887 sq. ft., two story custom built brick farmhouse with addition in 1975, plus 500 sq. ft. detached office/apartment, on 1.4 acres, 5844 S. Scottdale Road, Berrien Springs, 49103. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, full dry partially finished basement (460 sq. ft. of 810 sq. ft.), separate office area, laundry on first floor, well insulated, 200 amp breaker box, whole house water filter, water softener, dehumidifier, dinner bell, flagpole and two detached 1 1/2 car garages about 50 ft. from house in 32' x 48' pole barn. Lakeshore Schools. Walking distance to Royalton Township Park and Tri Unit Fire Station. Well water and 2 septics. All electric, each room with its own thermostat. New stove, dishwasher and garbage disposal. All appliances included. Regulation 1960's Brunswick pool table. Some furnishings available. Large window A/C that services the first level only. Nicely landscaped. You should expect limited surrounding farm activities. Pole barn includes a 500 sq. ft. farm office with finished kitchen, one-bedroom, full bath and living area with wood burning stove. Essentially, 2387 sq. ft. of 4 seasons living area between the 2 buildings (5844 & 5830 S. Scottdale Rd.) or $193 per sq. ft. Residential Rental possibilities. Survey available. High speed internet (Comcast/Xfinity) and natural gas available at the road. New roof in 2013. New seal coating on pole barn roof in 2021. All shutters, windows and exteriors on the house and pole barn were freshly painted in 2021 and 2024. Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring in 2024 on most of the first floor. Some Concord grapes for personal use and farm rental income. Rear yard and pole barn cleanup/removal of farm personal property remains after recent farm estate sale. May consider Owner Financing with 30% down but only if your credit allows and with some restrictions. All gray water and septic systems examined in 2023. (Existing PIN 11-17-0030-0040-01-3). Other than replacing the basement carpet (if you choose), the house is move in ready.

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Details: Detached, Unpaved
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 10
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Partial, Finished, Partially Finished

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Shingle

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 1700300040013
  • Lot Size: 61855 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Farmhouse
  • Year Built: 1948

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $1,532

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Private, Well
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

  • County: Berrien

Listing Details


Listed by:
Christine Gianni
Jaqua Realtors
(269) 408-6715

Source:
Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS
MLS#: 25011218
Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$583
Cap Rate
4.6%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-6.9%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.74
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-2.7%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$439,000
Amount financed:
-$351,200
Down payment:
$87,800
Closing costs:
$13,170
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$100,970
Square feet:
2,387
Cost per square foot:
$184
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.09

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$351,200
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.625%
Principal & interest:
$2,249
Property tax:
$128
Insurance:
$182
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,559

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,600 $31,200
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$156 -$1,872
Operating income:
$2,444 $29,328

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (5%)
5%-$128-$1,532
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$182-$2,184
Property management: (8%)
8%-$208-$2,496
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$130-$1,560
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$130-$1,560
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (30%)
30%-$778-$9,332

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,666 $19,992
Mortgage payments:
-$2,249 -$26,988
Cash flow:
$583 $6,996