312 E Buckeye RdDakotaIL61018



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 312 E Buckeye Rd, Dakota, IL, 61018 in Dakota the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 3.99%. The 3.99% gross yield on a $569,000 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $157,204 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (0.74) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $85,517.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(2,053) | $150 |
City averages based on Dakota market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,894 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,720 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.51x |
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 1930
3.31 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 61018, Dakota, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 447 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 351 (78.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 63 (14.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 33 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $191,071 |
| Average Home Value | $252,600 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
345
Single Family
345
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
19



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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 1930
3.31 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 61018, Dakota, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 447 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 351 (78.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 63 (14.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 33 ( 7.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $191,071 |
| Average Home Value | $252,600 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
345
Single Family
345
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
19
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