309 E Gelston StBentonIL62812
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeAt $139,900, 309 E Gelston St, Benton, IL, 62812 in Benton generates $1,120/mo in rent (9.61% yield) but nets only $150/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.78) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $38,652. Total projected return: $63,172.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $150 | $1,200 |
City averages based on Benton market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,120 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $915 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.22x |
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 1980
0.32 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62812, Benton, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,695 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,564 (62.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,420 (24.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 711 (12.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $106,016 |
| Average Home Value | $144,107 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,845
Single Family
4,648
Multi-Family
197
Businesses
456
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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 1980
0.32 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62812, Benton, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,695 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,564 (62.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,420 (24.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 711 (12.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $106,016 |
| Average Home Value | $144,107 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,845
Single Family
4,648
Multi-Family
197
Businesses
456
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Lynette Ing • MCCOLLUM REAL ESTATE
Mls Name: RMLS Alliance
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Mls ID: #EB455898
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