3946 Howard AveWestern SpringsIL60558



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingReliable and efficiently structured, 3946 Howard Ave, Western Springs, IL, 60558 in Western Springs is a conservative rental investment at $825,000. Rental yield 6.84%. A 1.27 coverage ratio meets Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR standard for foreign-national financing. Five-year equity: 5% appreciation adds $227,932; $7,598/yr in principal paydown supplements. Total projected return: $249,908.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.8% | 4.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,020) | $2,500 |
City averages based on Western Springs market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,703 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,394 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.87x |
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 1926
6,098 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60558, Western Springs, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,731 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,286 (90.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 235 ( 5.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 210 ( 4.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $661,304 |
| Average Home Value | $755,342 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,697
Single Family
4,601
Multi-Family
96
Businesses
315



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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 1926
6,098 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60558, Western Springs, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,731 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,286 (90.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 235 ( 5.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 210 ( 4.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $661,304 |
| Average Home Value | $755,342 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,697
Single Family
4,601
Multi-Family
96
Businesses
315
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Mls Name: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #12552984








