303 S Locust StLenaIL61048



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 303 S Locust St, Lena, IL, 61048 in Lena worth modelling. At $134,500 with a 9.28% gross yield, the $1,040/mo rent leaves $107/mo after the $605/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.72 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $37,160 by year five; $1,239/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $58,338.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.3% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $107 | $250 |
City averages based on Lena market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,040 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $879 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.18x |
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 1838
5,227 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 61048, Lena, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,875 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,447 (77.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 284 (15.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 144 ( 7.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $181,929 |
| Average Home Value | $218,842 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,635
Single Family
1,526
Multi-Family
109
Businesses
138



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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 1838
5,227 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 61048, Lena, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,875 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,447 (77.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 284 (15.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 144 ( 7.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $181,929 |
| Average Home Value | $218,842 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,635
Single Family
1,526
Multi-Family
109
Businesses
138
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