502 Park AveRiver ForestIL60305



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayMarkets with strong demand fundamentals often produce low-yield, high-appreciation assets. 502 Park Ave, River Forest, IL, 60305 in River Forest fits: $739,000, 3.31% gross yield, and a projected 5% annual appreciation rate adding $204,172 in value within five years. Rental yield 3.31%. The narrow rent-to-debt spread is the trade-off for market growth. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (0.61) finances non-U.S. buyers without personal income documentation; optimise coverage with a 30–35% down payment. $6,806/yr in principal paydown and $204,172 in appreciation project a total return of $84,076.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,286) | $220 |
City averages based on River Forest market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,040 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $4,832 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.42x |
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.
Townhouse
Built in 2001
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60305, River Forest, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,291 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,492 (81.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 515 (12.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 284 ( 6.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $693,745 |
| Average Home Value | $736,041 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,222
Single Family
2,966
Multi-Family
1,256
Businesses
420



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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


Townhouse
Built in 2001
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60305, River Forest, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,291 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,492 (81.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 515 (12.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 284 ( 6.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $693,745 |
| Average Home Value | $736,041 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,222
Single Family
2,966
Multi-Family
1,256
Businesses
420
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Listed by: Anne Loncar • Coldwell Banker Realty
Mls Name: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #12564514








