301 W Center StFairfieldIL62837



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 301 W Center St, Fairfield, IL, 62837 in Fairfield at $285,000, 5.82% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 5.82%. The $1,382/mo rent partially funds the $1,282/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $78,740 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.08) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $70,727.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(594) | $1,500 |
City averages based on Fairfield market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,382 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,863 |
| 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 1900
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62837, Fairfield, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,035 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,647 (65.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 842 (20.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 546 (13.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $121,141 |
| Average Home Value | $165,764 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,884
Single Family
3,623
Multi-Family
261
Businesses
426



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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 1900
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62837, Fairfield, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,035 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,647 (65.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 842 (20.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 546 (13.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $121,141 |
| Average Home Value | $165,764 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,884
Single Family
3,623
Multi-Family
261
Businesses
426
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