2215 5th AveSterlingIL61081

INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThis is a cash-flow-light asset: 2215 5th Ave, Sterling, IL, 61081 in Sterling, $139,900, 9.28% gross yield, $112/mo net income. Consider it a market-entry position, the $1,082/mo rent covers the $629/mo payment with a margin, and 5%/yr appreciation is projected to add $38,652 to the asset's value over five years. Ziffy Mortgage approves DSCR loans (coverage 1.72) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation. Consider a higher down payment to widen the monthly margin. Total projected return: $60,736.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.3% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $112 | $150 |
City averages based on Sterling market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,082 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $915 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.18x |
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 1966
0.29 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 61081, Sterling, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,878 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,312 (63.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,688 (27.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 878 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $134,141 |
| Average Home Value | $195,416 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,074
Single Family
8,249
Multi-Family
825
Businesses
692



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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 1966
0.29 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 61081, Sterling, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,878 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,312 (63.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,688 (27.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 878 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $134,141 |
| Average Home Value | $195,416 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,074
Single Family
8,249
Multi-Family
825
Businesses
692
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