209 Sherman PlWaukeganIL60085

INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowIf cash-on-cash performance is your primary filter, 209 Sherman Pl, Waukegan, IL, 60085 in Waukegan deserves attention. This $135,000 property earns $3,274/mo in rent, a 29.1% gross yield, and nets $2,314/mo after the $607/mo payment. DSCR 5.39 makes it one of the cleaner DSCR underwriting candidates Ziffy Mortgage sees in this market. Five-year appreciation of $37,298 compounds alongside $1,243/yr in yearly equity build, for a total cumulative return of $202,094.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 29.1% | 9.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $2,314 | $1,200 |
City averages based on Waukegan market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,274 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $883 |
| DSCR Ratio | 3.71x |
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 1901
2,395 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60085, Waukegan, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,314 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,009 (43.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,949 (51.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,356 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $178,326 |
| Average Home Value | $229,648 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,168
Single Family
15,856
Multi-Family
7,312
Businesses
1,796



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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 1901
2,395 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60085, Waukegan, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,314 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,009 (43.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,949 (51.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,356 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $178,326 |
| Average Home Value | $229,648 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,168
Single Family
15,856
Multi-Family
7,312
Businesses
1,796
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