3544 Ashland AveStegerIL60475



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeMost investment properties struggle to clear the 1.25x DSCR minimum. 3544 Ashland Ave, Steger, IL, 60475 in Steger clears it at 1.50, a meaningful distinction for the Ziffy Mortgage DSCR approval process. Rental yield 8.12%. Strong coverage makes approval clean and leaves room for vacancy without breaching underwriting thresholds. Five-year appreciation: $87,001; $2,900/yr in principal equity; total projected return: $117,061.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(53) | $150 |
City averages based on Steger market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,131 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,059 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.04x |
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 1992
7,200 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60475, Steger, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,541 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,467 (54.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,684 (37.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 390 ( 8.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $159,193 |
| Average Home Value | $265,384 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,166
Single Family
3,479
Multi-Family
687
Businesses
282



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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 1992
7,200 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60475, Steger, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,541 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,467 (54.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,684 (37.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 390 ( 8.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $159,193 |
| Average Home Value | $265,384 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,166
Single Family
3,479
Multi-Family
687
Businesses
282
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