491 Brook DrCrystal LakeIL60014

INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeMost investment properties struggle to clear the 1.25x DSCR minimum. 491 Brook Dr, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014 in Crystal Lake clears it at 1.51, a meaningful distinction for the Ziffy Mortgage DSCR approval process. Rental yield 8.17%. Strong coverage makes approval clean and leaves room for vacancy without breaching underwriting thresholds. Five-year appreciation: $65,064; $2,169/yr in principal equity; total projected return: $88,132.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.2% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(30) | $250 |
City averages based on Crystal Lake market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,603 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,540 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.04x |
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 1955
8,544 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60014, Crystal Lake, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,766 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 14,261 (76.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,812 (20.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 693 ( 3.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $342,930 |
| Average Home Value | $362,214 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,377
Single Family
16,184
Multi-Family
2,193
Businesses
1,699



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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 1955
8,544 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60014, Crystal Lake, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,766 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 14,261 (76.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,812 (20.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 693 ( 3.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $342,930 |
| Average Home Value | $362,214 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
18,377
Single Family
16,184
Multi-Family
2,193
Businesses
1,699
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Listed by: Christopher Clark • Grandview Realty, LLC
Mls Name: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #12416451








