253 E Christine DrDecaturIL62526
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayAt a 4.57% gross rental yield, 253 E Christine Dr, Decatur, IL, 62526 in Decatur is priced for capital growth, not immediate cash flow. The $259,000 purchase reflects market confidence in future value: at 5%/yr, the property is forecast to gain $71,557 by year five, with $2,385/yr in additional equity from loan paydown. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.85) qualifies for non-U.S. residents without personal income documents. Total five-year projected cumulative return: $46,913.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.6% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(810) | $300 |
City averages based on Decatur market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $986 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,693 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.58x |
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 1976
10,018 sqft 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 1976
10,018 sqft 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
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Cole Babcock • Vieweg RE/Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Service First
Mls Name: CIBR
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Mls ID: #6251959
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