1150 Cedar AveElginIL60120
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeNot flashy, but dependably profitable, 1150 Cedar Ave, Elgin, IL, 60120 in Elgin is listed at $289,900 and delivers $2,316/mo in rent and $305/mo in net monthly cash flow. The 9.59% yield and 1.78 DSCR provide the underwriting comfort Ziffy Mortgage needs to approve a DSCR loan without W-2 or tax-return documentation. Projected 5% annual appreciation adds $80,094 over five years, and $2,670/yr in principal reduction supplements cash return. Total projected cumulative return: $130,536.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $305 | $200 |
City averages based on Elgin market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,316 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,895 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.22x |
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 1918
8,468 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60120, Elgin, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,592 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,032 (62.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,766 (32.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 794 ( 4.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $261,990 |
| Average Home Value | $302,997 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,297
Single Family
14,448
Multi-Family
1,849
Businesses
905
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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 1918
8,468 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60120, Elgin, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,592 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,032 (62.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,766 (32.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 794 ( 4.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $261,990 |
| Average Home Value | $302,997 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,297
Single Family
14,448
Multi-Family
1,849
Businesses
905
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Cory Jones • eXp Realty - St. Charles
Mls Name: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
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Mls ID: #12599147
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