251 E South StElmhurstIL60126
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayInvestment property for sale in Elmhurst at 251 E South St, Elmhurst, IL, 60126 projects strong ROI of 7.6%. Rental yield 4.07%. With 5% annual appreciation, the property builds $966,985 in value over five years. Equity growth combined delivers a projected five-year ROI of 54.7%, translating into $540,813 in total cumulative return on $988,750 invested capital. 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 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(12,397) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Elmhurst market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $11,880 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $22,884 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.52x |
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 2026
0.31 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60126, Elmhurst, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,498 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,608 (73.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,686 (19.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,204 ( 6.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $585,688 |
| Average Home Value | $651,050 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,771
Single Family
14,156
Multi-Family
3,615
Businesses
1,789
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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 2026
0.31 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60126, Elmhurst, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,498 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,608 (73.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,686 (19.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,204 ( 6.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $585,688 |
| Average Home Value | $651,050 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,771
Single Family
14,156
Multi-Family
3,615
Businesses
1,789
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices