Berry Bush Village presents investors with the opportunity to acquire a well maintained, purpose-built affordable housing community in Southwest Michigan.
Located at 333 Cemetery Road in Bangor, Michigan, the property consists of 50 apartment units totaling 56,620 square feet and features a highly desirable mix
of oversized two- and three-bedroom townhome-style units averaging approximately 1,132 square feet. Constructed in 2004, the community offers residents
modern floor plans, ample living space, and a park-like setting that continues to appeal to long-term tenants and families seeking quality affordable housing
options.
A key component of the investment thesis is the significant embedded rental upside. Current in place rents average approximately $0.68 per square foot,
materially below comparable apartment communities throughout the surrounding market, many of which achieve rents ranging from $0.90 to $1.20 per square
foot despite offering substantially smaller unit sizes. The offering memorandum projects annual rent growth through the conversion of eight existing units from
40% and 50% AMI restrictions to 60% AMI restrictions, a modification that has been discussed favorably with MSHDA. This adjustment, coupled with the
property's strong occupancy history and below-market rent structure, creates a clear pathway for revenue growth while maintaining an affordable housing
mission within the community.
From a valuation standpoint, Berry Bush Village is being offered at approximately $55.72 per square foot, which compares favorably with recent sales of similar
townhome-style affordable housing communities throughout Michigan. The property's combination of newer construction, new roofs (to be completed prior to
closing), large floor plans, stable cash flow, and operational upside positions it as an attractive acquisition for both affordable housing operators and yieldoriented multifamily investors. The pro forma projections indicate the opportunity to increase NOI to approximately $249,081, resulting in a projected 7.89% cap
rate and enhanced cash-on-cash returns, providing investors with both immediate income and future value creation potentia