285 S Glencoe AveDecaturIL62522
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 285 S Glencoe Ave, Decatur, IL, 62522 in Decatur is narrow, $63/mo net on $1,440/mo rent after the $893/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $198,500 with a 8.71% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($54,842 over five years) and $1,828/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.61 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $79,966.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.7% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $63 | $300 |
City averages based on Decatur market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,440 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,298 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.11x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, 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 1955
7,840 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62522, Decatur, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,046 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,679 (52.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,241 (31.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,126 (16.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $106,976 |
| Average Home Value | $138,303 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,146
Single Family
5,195
Multi-Family
951
Businesses
235
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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 1955
7,840 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62522, Decatur, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,046 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,679 (52.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,241 (31.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,126 (16.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $106,976 |
| Average Home Value | $138,303 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,146
Single Family
5,195
Multi-Family
951
Businesses
235
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices