304 Amherst AveDes PlainesIL60016
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 304 Amherst Ave, Des Plaines, IL, 60016 in Des Plaines is narrow, $155/mo net on $3,797/mo rent after the $2,361/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $525,000 with a 8.68% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($145,048 over five years) and $4,835/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: $210,808.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.7% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $155 | $850 |
City averages based on Des Plaines market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,797 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,433 |
| 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 1959
7,161 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60016, Des Plaines, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 26,341 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 16,181 (61.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,194 (31.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,966 ( 7.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $323,180 |
| Average Home Value | $335,747 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
25,701
Single Family
12,431
Multi-Family
13,270
Businesses
1,198
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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 1959
7,161 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60016, Des Plaines, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 26,341 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 16,181 (61.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,194 (31.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,966 ( 7.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $323,180 |
| Average Home Value | $335,747 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
25,701
Single Family
12,431
Multi-Family
13,270
Businesses
1,198
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jennifer Long • @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Mls Name: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #12534951