1833 Burning Tree DrDecaturIL62521



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 1833 Burning Tree Dr, Decatur, IL, 62521 in Decatur is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.21%. The 5.21% gross yield at $234,900 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $64,899 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.97) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $50,675.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.2% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(609) | $300 |
City averages based on Decatur market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,020 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,536 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.66x |
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 1964
0.48 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62521, Decatur, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,648 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,782 (64.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,964 (23.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,902 (11.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $133,182 |
| Average Home Value | $178,889 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,410
Single Family
14,598
Multi-Family
812
Businesses
748



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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 1964
0.48 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62521, Decatur, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,648 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,782 (64.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,964 (23.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,902 (11.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $133,182 |
| Average Home Value | $178,889 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,410
Single Family
14,598
Multi-Family
812
Businesses
748
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