501 E Grove StBloomingtonIL61701
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 501 E Grove St, Bloomington, IL, 61701 in Bloomington fits: $245,000, 5.43% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $67,689 in value within five years. Rental yield 5.43%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.01) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $2,256/yr in principal paydown and $67,689 in appreciation project a total return of $55,708.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(591) | $450 |
City averages based on Bloomington market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,109 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,602 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.69x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in 1904
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 61701, Bloomington, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,083 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,783 (48.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,539 (41.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,761 ( 9.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $155,866 |
| Average Home Value | $191,606 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,427
Single Family
13,206
Multi-Family
3,221
Businesses
1,378
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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
Multi Family
Built in 1904
8,712 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 61701, Bloomington, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,083 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,783 (48.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,539 (41.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,761 ( 9.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $155,866 |
| Average Home Value | $191,606 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,427
Single Family
13,206
Multi-Family
3,221
Businesses
1,378
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Jared Litwiller • Freedom Realty
Mls Name: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
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Mls ID: #12387401
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