308 7th AveSterlingIL61081



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash Flow308 7th Ave, Sterling, IL, 61081 in Sterling earns its strong cash-flow label: 19.53% yield, $1,951/mo rent, $1,058/mo net income, DSCR 3.62. The $119,900 acquisition cost produces immediate returns that put this property in the top tier for U.S. income assets accessible via Ziffy Mortgage's rental-income underwriting. Long-term, 5% annual appreciation adds $33,126 by year five. Combined with $1,104/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $117,936.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 19.5% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $1,058 | $150 |
City averages based on Sterling market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,951 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $784 |
| DSCR Ratio | 2.49x |
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 1900
5,227 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 61081, Sterling, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,878 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,312 (63.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,688 (27.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 878 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $134,141 |
| Average Home Value | $195,416 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,074
Single Family
8,249
Multi-Family
825
Businesses
692



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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
5,227 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 61081, Sterling, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,878 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,312 (63.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,688 (27.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 878 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $134,141 |
| Average Home Value | $195,416 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,074
Single Family
8,249
Multi-Family
825
Businesses
692
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