205 N Birch StWatermanIL60556
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income205 N Birch St, Waterman, IL, 60556 in Waterman earns a respectable 9.36% gross yield at $129,000, but after the $580/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $111/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.73) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $35,640 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $56,508.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.4% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $111 | $200 |
City averages based on Waterman market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,006 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $843 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.19x |
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 1975
9,768 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60556, Waterman, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 858 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 625 (72.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 164 (19.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 69 ( 8.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $262,649 |
| Average Home Value | $295,472 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
673
Single Family
648
Multi-Family
25
Businesses
55
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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 1975
9,768 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60556, Waterman, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 858 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 625 (72.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 164 (19.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 69 ( 8.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $262,649 |
| Average Home Value | $295,472 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
673
Single Family
648
Multi-Family
25
Businesses
55
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices