212 Arbor AveWest ChicagoIL60185
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income212 Arbor Ave, West Chicago, IL, 60185 in West Chicago earns a respectable 8.39% gross yield at $309,900, but after the $1,394/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $17/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.55) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $85,620 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $119,655.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $17 | $300 |
City averages based on West Chicago market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,167 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,026 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.07x |
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 1858
0.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60185, West Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,468 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,127 (70.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,617 (22.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 724 ( 6.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $342,660 |
| Average Home Value | $378,860 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,918
Single Family
9,068
Multi-Family
1,850
Businesses
1,005
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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 1858
0.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60185, West Chicago, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,468 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,127 (70.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,617 (22.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 724 ( 6.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $342,660 |
| Average Home Value | $378,860 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,918
Single Family
9,068
Multi-Family
1,850
Businesses
1,005
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #12598084