217 W Mechanic StAshlandIL62612

INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 217 W Mechanic St, Ashland, IL, 62612 in Ashland is capital appreciation. Rental yield 0%. The 0% gross yield at $159,900 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $44,177 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (0.00) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 0% | 5.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $0 | $200 |
City averages based on Ashland market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
Single Family
Built in N/A
0.26 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62612, Ashland, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 837 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 627 (74.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 139 (16.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 71 ( 8.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $137,664 |
| Average Home Value | $197,955 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
561
Single Family
561
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
43



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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 N/A
0.26 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62612, Ashland, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 837 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 627 (74.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 139 (16.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 71 ( 8.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $137,664 |
| Average Home Value | $197,955 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
561
Single Family
561
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
43
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