451 E Elm St #0WatsekaIL60970



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingReliable and efficiently structured, 451 E Elm St #0, Watseka, IL, 60970 in Watseka is a conservative rental investment at $132,500. Rental yield 6.52%. A 1.21 coverage ratio meets Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR standard for foreign-national financing. Five-year equity: 5% appreciation adds $36,607; $1,220/yr in principal paydown supplements. Total projected return: $37,870.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(199) | $300 |
City averages based on Watseka market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $720 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $866 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.83x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1998
3,005 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60970, Watseka, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,333 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,968 (59.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 860 (25.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 505 (15.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $153,372 |
| Average Home Value | $210,017 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,924
Single Family
2,747
Multi-Family
177
Businesses
321



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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


Condo
Built in 1998
3,005 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60970, Watseka, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,333 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,968 (59.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 860 (25.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 505 (15.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $153,372 |
| Average Home Value | $210,017 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,924
Single Family
2,747
Multi-Family
177
Businesses
321
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