197 E Berkshire DrCrystal LakeIL60014
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderReliable and efficiently structured, 197 E Berkshire Dr, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014 in Crystal Lake is a conservative rental investment at $467,990. Rental yield 7.85%. A 1.38 coverage ratio meets Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR standard for foreign-national financing. Five-year equity: 5% appreciation adds $129,297; $3,923/yr in principal paydown supplements. Total projected return: $158,190.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.9% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(186) | $250 |
City averages based on Crystal Lake 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 | $3,060 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,174 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.96x |
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 6.5% rate / 30-yr fixed, 25% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Townhouse
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N/A lot
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No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60014, Crystal Lake, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,766 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 14,261 (76.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,812 (20.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 693 ( 3.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $342,930 |
| Average Home Value | $362,214 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,377
Single Family
16,184
Multi-Family
2,193
Businesses
1,699



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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


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