408 N Horace AveRockfordIL61101


INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 408 N Horace Ave, Rockford, IL, 61101 in Rockford is narrow, $94/mo net on $856/mo rent after the $494/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $109,900 with a 9.35% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($30,363 over five years) and $1,012/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.73 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $48,088.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $94 | $450 |
City averages based on Rockford market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $856 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $719 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.19x |
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 1920
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 61101, Rockford, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,216 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,098 (44.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,962 (43.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,156 (12.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $139,259 |
| Average Home Value | $174,350 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,359
Single Family
7,351
Multi-Family
1,008
Businesses
575



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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 1920
6,969 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 61101, Rockford, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,216 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,098 (44.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,962 (43.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,156 (12.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $139,259 |
| Average Home Value | $174,350 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,359
Single Family
7,351
Multi-Family
1,008
Businesses
575
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