226 Longview DrColumbiaIL62236



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 226 Longview Dr, Columbia, IL, 62236 in Columbia worth modelling. At $388,800 with a 8.33% gross yield, the $2,700/mo rent leaves $3/mo after the $1,748/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.54 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $107,418 by year five; $3,581/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $148,960.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $3 | $1,200 |
City averages based on Columbia market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,700 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,542 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.06x |
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 1996
0.29 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62236, Columbia, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,987 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,739 (79.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 930 (15.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 318 ( 5.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $325,870 |
| Average Home Value | $363,309 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,708
Single Family
5,560
Multi-Family
148
Businesses
511



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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 1996
0.29 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62236, Columbia, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,987 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,739 (79.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 930 (15.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 318 ( 5.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $325,870 |
| Average Home Value | $363,309 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
5,708
Single Family
5,560
Multi-Family
148
Businesses
511
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