412 Sycamore DrWaterlooIL62298



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe cash-flow margin at 412 Sycamore Dr, Waterloo, IL, 62298 in Waterloo is narrow, $152/mo net on $2,615/mo rent after the $1,596/mo debt service, but the property operates at break-even-plus, not a loss. At $355,000 with a 8.84% yield, the long-run equity case via 5% appreciation ($98,080 over five years) and $3,270/yr in principal paydown is where the returns accumulate. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.64 DSCR loan requires no W-2s or U.S. credit. Total projected cumulative return: $145,649.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.8% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $152 | $350 |
City averages based on Waterloo market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,615 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,321 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.13x |
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 1983
0.31 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62298, Waterloo, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,538 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,947 (78.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,251 (16.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 340 ( 4.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $295,370 |
| Average Home Value | $322,634 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,397
Single Family
7,365
Multi-Family
32
Businesses
446



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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 1983
0.31 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62298, Waterloo, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,538 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,947 (78.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,251 (16.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 340 ( 4.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $295,370 |
| Average Home Value | $322,634 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
7,397
Single Family
7,365
Multi-Family
32
Businesses
446
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