1012 2nd StLaconIL61540



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income1012 2nd St, Lacon, IL, 61540 in Lacon earns a respectable 9.48% gross yield at $159,990, but after the $719/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $154/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.76) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $44,202 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $71,161.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $154 | $200 |
City averages based on Lacon market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,264 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,046 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.21x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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 1958
0.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 61540, Lacon, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,289 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 899 (69.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 232 (18.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 158 (12.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $171,798 |
| Average Home Value | $202,753 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,160
Single Family
1,106
Multi-Family
54
Businesses
132



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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 1958
0.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 61540, Lacon, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,289 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 899 (69.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 232 (18.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 158 (12.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $171,798 |
| Average Home Value | $202,753 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,160
Single Family
1,106
Multi-Family
54
Businesses
132
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