3695 Sims DrDecaturIL62526

INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 3695 Sims Dr, Decatur, IL, 62526 in Decatur fits: $324,900, 5.76% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $89,764 in value within five years. Rental yield 5.76%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.07) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $2,992/yr in principal paydown and $89,764 in appreciation project a total return of $79,641.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.8% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(694) | $300 |
City averages based on Decatur market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,560 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,124 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.73x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1995
0.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62526, Decatur, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,051 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,507 (53.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,728 (35.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,816 (11.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $95,635 |
| Average Home Value | $124,329 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,951
Single Family
12,539
Multi-Family
2,412
Businesses
1,015



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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


Multi Family
Built in 1995
0.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62526, Decatur, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,051 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,507 (53.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,728 (35.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,816 (11.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $95,635 |
| Average Home Value | $124,329 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
14,951
Single Family
12,539
Multi-Family
2,412
Businesses
1,015
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