111 E Laurel AveLake ForestIL60045



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 111 E Laurel Ave, Lake Forest, IL, 60045 in Lake Forest is narrow, $38/mo net on $5,760/mo rent after the $3,710/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $825,000 with a 8.38% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($227,932 over five years) and $7,598/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.55 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $317,924.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.4% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $38 | $300 |
City averages based on Lake Forest market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $5,760 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,394 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.07x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 1995
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60045, Lake Forest, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,454 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,675 (79.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,030 (12.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 749 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $893,908 |
| Average Home Value | $1,015,890 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,147
Single Family
7,248
Multi-Family
899
Businesses
890



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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


Townhouse
Built in 1995
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60045, Lake Forest, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,454 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,675 (79.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,030 (12.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 749 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $893,908 |
| Average Home Value | $1,015,890 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,147
Single Family
7,248
Multi-Family
899
Businesses
890
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Listed by: Kiki Clark, E-PRO • Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Mls Name: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #12472965








