2124 Melrose StRockfordIL61103



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowThis Rockford rental at 2124 Melrose St, Rockford, IL, 61103 sits in the solid-income band: 10.87% gross yield, $1,948/mo rent, $457/mo net after the $967/mo debt service, DSCR 2.01. Entry price of $215,000 is well-calibrated for the income it produces. Ziffy Mortgage finances this type of asset on rental income alone, no tax returns, no U.S. credit profile. Projected five-year appreciation of $59,401 and $1,980/yr in principal reduction bring total cumulative return to $111,652.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.9% | 9.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $457 | $450 |
City averages based on Rockford market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,948 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,406 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.39x |
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 1910
7,405 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 61103, Rockford, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,046 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,025 (45.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,904 (44.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,117 (10.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $143,110 |
| Average Home Value | $176,481 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,229
Single Family
8,022
Multi-Family
2,207
Businesses
400



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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 1910
7,405 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 61103, Rockford, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,046 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,025 (45.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,904 (44.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,117 (10.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $143,110 |
| Average Home Value | $176,481 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,229
Single Family
8,022
Multi-Family
2,207
Businesses
400
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