1616 Fowler AveEvanstonIL60201



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderSteady, low-maintenance, and fundable: 1616 Fowler Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201 in Evanston at $489,000. Rental yield 7.3%. The 7.3% yield and 1.35 DSCR put this right in the range Ziffy Mortgage approves for non-U.S. investors without W-2s or domestic credit. Appreciation at 5%/yr is projected to add $135,102 by year five, and $4,504/yr in principal reduction steadily grows the investor's stake. Total projected cumulative return: $160,191.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.3% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(417) | $250 |
City averages based on Evanston 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 | $2,975 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,197 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.93x |
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 1955
8,498 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60201, Evanston, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,520 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,418 (48.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,818 (40.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,284 (11.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $586,169 |
| Average Home Value | $643,981 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,839
Single Family
8,171
Multi-Family
10,668
Businesses
1,446



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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 1955
8,498 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60201, Evanston, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,520 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,418 (48.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,818 (40.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,284 (11.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $586,169 |
| Average Home Value | $643,981 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,839
Single Family
8,171
Multi-Family
10,668
Businesses
1,446
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