237 N Melrose AveElginIL60123
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowThe yield at 237 N Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL, 60123 in Elgin speaks for itself: 13.38% gross on a $246,995 price, generating $2,754/mo in rent and $1,020/mo in net income after the $1,111/mo debt service. DSCR 2.48, a wide margin that supports Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan without any personal income check. Annual cash flow of $12,245 stacks alongside $68,240 in projected five-year appreciation and $2,275/yr in principal reduction. Projected total cumulative return: $160,211.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,020 | $200 |
City averages based on Elgin market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,754 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,635 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.68x |
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 1940
6,599 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60123, Elgin, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,172 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,272 (62.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,153 (33.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 747 ( 4.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $269,733 |
| Average Home Value | $313,397 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,284
Single Family
13,804
Multi-Family
3,480
Businesses
1,463
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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 1940
6,599 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60123, Elgin, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,172 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,272 (62.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,153 (33.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 747 ( 4.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $269,733 |
| Average Home Value | $313,397 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,284
Single Family
13,804
Multi-Family
3,480
Businesses
1,463
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices