25944 State Route 161CentraliaIL62801



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 25944 State Route 161, Centralia, IL, 62801 in Centralia fits: $250,000, 5.84% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $69,070 in value within five years. Rental yield 5.84%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.08) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $2,303/yr in principal paydown and $69,070 in appreciation project a total return of $62,377.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.8% | 9.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(517) | $350 |
City averages based on Centralia market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,217 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,635 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.74x |
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 1895
20 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62801, Centralia, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,262 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,699 (61.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,379 (25.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,184 (12.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $103,671 |
| Average Home Value | $137,404 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,430
Single Family
7,994
Multi-Family
436
Businesses
716



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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 1895
20 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62801, Centralia, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,262 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,699 (61.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,379 (25.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,184 (12.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $103,671 |
| Average Home Value | $137,404 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,430
Single Family
7,994
Multi-Family
436
Businesses
716
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Listed by: Chad Wilkins • Real Broker LLC
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