1685 Mill St APT 409Des PlainesIL60016
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeWhen a property's DSCR clears 1.5x, lenders and investors both pay attention. 1685 Mill St APT 409, Des Plaines, IL, 60016 in Des Plaines achieves a 1.58 ratio at $257,900: $1,833/mo rent versus $1,160/mo debt service. Rental yield 8.53%. Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 DSCR loan is purpose-built for assets like this. The 8.53% yield compounds alongside 5% annual appreciation projecting $71,253 in value. Total projected cumulative return: $80,836.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.5% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(300) | $850 |
City averages based on Des Plaines market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,833 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,030 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.90x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1996
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$344 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60016, Des Plaines, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 26,341 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 16,181 (61.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,194 (31.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,966 ( 7.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $323,180 |
| Average Home Value | $335,747 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
25,701
Single Family
12,431
Multi-Family
13,270
Businesses
1,198
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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
Condo
Built in 1996
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
$344 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60016, Des Plaines, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 26,341 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 16,181 (61.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,194 (31.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,966 ( 7.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $323,180 |
| Average Home Value | $335,747 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
25,701
Single Family
12,431
Multi-Family
13,270
Businesses
1,198
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Cory Tanzer • Option Premier LLC
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