2490 N Water StDecaturIL62526



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestment property for sale in Decatur at 2490 N Water St, Decatur, IL, 62526 projects strong ROI of -5.6%. Rental yield 0.34%. With 5% annual appreciation, the property builds $953,171 in value over five years. You can finance this property with Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which leverages the property’s income for qualification rather than your personal income.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 0.3% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(22,943) | $300 |
City averages based on Decatur market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $986 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $22,557 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.04x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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.
Multi Family
Built in 1975
4.51 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62526, Decatur, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,051 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,507 (53.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,728 (35.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,816 (11.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $95,635 |
| Average Home Value | $124,329 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,951
Single Family
12,539
Multi-Family
2,412
Businesses
1,015



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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


Multi Family
Built in 1975
4.51 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62526, Decatur, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,051 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,507 (53.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,728 (35.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,816 (11.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $95,635 |
| Average Home Value | $124,329 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,951
Single Family
12,539
Multi-Family
2,412
Businesses
1,015
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