1324 Hickory StWaukeganIL60085



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowThis Waukegan rental at 1324 Hickory St, Waukegan, IL, 60085 sits in the solid-income band: 10.3% gross yield, $2,034/mo rent, $390/mo net after the $1,066/mo debt service, DSCR 1.91. Entry price of $237,000 is well-calibrated for the income it produces. Ziffy Mortgage finances this type of asset on rental income alone, no tax returns, no U.S. credit profile. Projected five-year appreciation of $65,479 and $2,183/yr in principal reduction bring total cumulative return to $115,769.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.3% | 9.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $390 | $1,200 |
City averages based on Waukegan market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,034 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,550 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.31x |
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 1924
8,480 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60085, Waukegan, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,314 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,009 (43.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,949 (51.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,356 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $178,326 |
| Average Home Value | $229,648 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,168
Single Family
15,856
Multi-Family
7,312
Businesses
1,796



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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 1924
8,480 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60085, Waukegan, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,314 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,009 (43.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,949 (51.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,356 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $178,326 |
| Average Home Value | $229,648 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,168
Single Family
15,856
Multi-Family
7,312
Businesses
1,796
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