1130 Buchanan AveCharlestonIL61920



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowInvestors targeting immediate dollar income will find 1130 Buchanan Ave, Charleston, IL, 61920 in Charleston hard to pass up. The 16.4% gross yield on a $148,000 purchase results in $2,023/mo in rent and $997/mo in net cash, well above the spread required for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR qualification (3.04). Annual cash flow of $11,960, five-year appreciation of $40,890, and $1,363/yr in equity build-up combine for a projected total cumulative return of $120,695.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 16.4% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $997 | $400 |
City averages based on Charleston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,023 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $968 |
| DSCR Ratio | 2.09x |
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 1986
7,840 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 61920, Charleston, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,918 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,689 (47.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,790 (38.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,439 (14.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $156,599 |
| Average Home Value | $197,069 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,340
Single Family
7,831
Multi-Family
1,509
Businesses
683



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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 1986
7,840 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 61920, Charleston, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,918 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,689 (47.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,790 (38.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,439 (14.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $156,599 |
| Average Home Value | $197,069 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,340
Single Family
7,831
Multi-Family
1,509
Businesses
683
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Listed by: Bailey Tait • Century 21 KIMA Properties
Mls Name: CIBR
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Mls ID: #6254841
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