3909 Forest AveDowners GroveIL60515
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 3909 Forest Ave, Downers Grove, IL, 60515 in Downers Grove is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.89%. The 5.89% gross yield at $975,000 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $269,375 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (1.09) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $245,705.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,977) | $300 |
City averages based on Downers Grove market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,786 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,375 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.75x |
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 1968
10,471 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60515, Downers Grove, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,633 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,103 (72.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,885 (22.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 645 ( 5.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $518,927 |
| Average Home Value | $573,113 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,238
Single Family
8,757
Multi-Family
3,481
Businesses
1,888
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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 1968
10,471 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60515, Downers Grove, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,633 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,103 (72.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,885 (22.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 645 ( 5.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $518,927 |
| Average Home Value | $573,113 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,238
Single Family
8,757
Multi-Family
3,481
Businesses
1,888
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #12596820