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$265,000

For Sale - Active
637 Prospect Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,199 Square Feet
0.11 Acres Lot
Built in 1890
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 24 hours ago
Updated: May 27, 2025 at 02:06PM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$512
Cap Rate
3.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-10.1%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.62
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-5.8%

Property Description


0.11 Acres Lot
Built in 1890
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Prime Location! Move-In Ready Home in the Belknap Neighborhood This fully city-certified rental (valid through 4/15/2028) offers an impressive history of renting for over $2,000 per month if rented by the bedroom. Ideally located just one block from GVSU Finkelstein Hall and three blocks from the Medical Mile, this 4-bedroom, 1-bathroom home places you minutes from downtown entertainment, shopping, and dining. Recently updated with fresh paint and new flooring (including the living room, kitchen, and upstairs bedrooms), the property features a spacious main floor layout with a large living area, separate dining space, and well-appointed kitchen. Practical amenities include main-floor laundry, off-street parking, and handy storage sheds. Major home systemsincluding the furnace, roof, windows, and electrical panelhave been updated to ensure lasting value. Whether you're seeking a reliable income property or a comfortable home in a prime neighborhood, this one checks all the boxes.

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information

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

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 8
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Composition

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 411419334019
  • Lot Size: 4966 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1890

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $4,762

Utilities

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

Location

  • County: Kent

Listing Details


Listed by:
Zac L Folsom
Zac Folsom Group
(269) 370-1085

Source:
Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS
MLS#: 25013031
Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$512
Cap Rate
3.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-10.1%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.62
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-5.8%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$265,000
Amount financed:
-$212,000
Down payment:
$53,000
Closing costs:
$7,950
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$60,950
Square feet:
1,199
Cost per square foot:
$221
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.50

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$212,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.625%
Principal & interest:
$1,357
Property tax:
$397
Insurance:
$126
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$1,880

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: (22%)
22%-$397-$4,762
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: (47%)
47%-$847-$10,162

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$845 $10,140
Mortgage payments:
-$1,357 -$16,284
Cash flow:
$512 $6,144