12511 Old State RdCharlestonIL61920



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play12511 Old State Rd, Charleston, IL, 61920 in Charleston is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 1.93%. At $775,000 with a 1.93% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $214,118 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.36) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $30,654.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(4,130) | $400 |
City averages based on Charleston market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,246 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,067 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.25x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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 1999
5 Acres 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 1999
5 Acres 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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Mls Name: CIBR
Mls ID: #6256288








