1537 North AveWaukeganIL60085



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash Flow1537 North Ave, Waukegan, IL, 60085 in Waukegan is a top-tier cash-flow asset. At $265,000 it produces $3,545/mo in rent and $1,707/mo in net monthly income, a 16.05% gross rental yield. The DSCR of 2.97 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan without W-2s or U.S. credit history. Annual cash flow: $20,481. Five-year appreciation adds $73,215, driving a total cumulative return of $211,147.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 16.1% | 9.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,707 | $1,200 |
City averages based on Waukegan market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,545 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,733 |
| DSCR Ratio | 2.05x |
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 1930
7,013 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 1930
7,013 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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