2501 S 4th StEffinghamIL62401

INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestors who prioritise long-run asset value over immediate income should consider 2501 S 4th St, Effingham, IL, 62401 in Effingham. Rental yield 3.8%. At $222,390 with 3.8% gross yield, current distributions are modest, but the 5% appreciation rate projects $61,442 in new equity by year five, complemented by $2,048/yr in principal paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.08) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without W-2s or domestic credit. Total projected five-year cumulative return: $53,839.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.8% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,289) | $250 |
City averages based on Effingham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,080 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,479 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.73x |
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.
Single Family
Built in 1972
0.60 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62401, Effingham, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,202 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,146 (66.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,299 (25.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 757 ( 8.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $210,470 |
| Average Home Value | $274,778 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,722
Single Family
8,101
Multi-Family
621
Businesses
1,297



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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 1972
0.60 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62401, Effingham, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,202 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,146 (66.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,299 (25.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 757 ( 8.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $210,470 |
| Average Home Value | $274,778 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,722
Single Family
8,101
Multi-Family
621
Businesses
1,297
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