1301 N Western Ave Unit 221Lake ForestIL60045
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors approaching the U.S. market with capital-preservation in mind will find 1301 N Western Ave Unit 221, Lake Forest, IL, 60045 in Lake Forest aligned with their strategy. Rental yield 8.09%. DSCR 1.42 and 8.09% yield provide a sound foundation. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR program enables non-U.S. residents to acquire without domestic credit. Over five years, 5% appreciation and $2,431/yr in paydown build toward a projected cumulative return of $80,494.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.1% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(411) | $300 |
City averages based on Lake Forest market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,955 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,322 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.84x |
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 6.5% rate / 30-yr fixed, 25% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Condo
Built in 1972
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


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Listed by: Olesya Tolstoy • Tolstoy Realty
Mls Name: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
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Mls ID: #12797596











