509 E Gordon AveEffinghamIL62401



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderFor first-time U.S. investors or those diversifying conservatively, 509 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL, 62401 in Effingham offers a clean, manageable entry. Rental yield 7.85%. DSCR 1.46 qualifies for Ziffy Mortgage's no-W2 mortgage for non-U.S. residents. Long-term: 5% annual appreciation projects $45,586 in additional property value over five years, with $1,520/yr in principal equity building ownership stake. Total projected cumulative return: $58,994.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.9% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(64) | $250 |
City averages based on Effingham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,080 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,079 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.00x |
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 1952
9,583 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62401, Effingham, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,202 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,146 (66.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,299 (25.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 757 ( 8.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $210,470 |
| Average Home Value | $274,778 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,722
Single Family
8,101
Multi-Family
621
Businesses
1,297



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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 1952
9,583 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62401, Effingham, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,202 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,146 (66.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,299 (25.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 757 ( 8.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $210,470 |
| Average Home Value | $274,778 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,722
Single Family
8,101
Multi-Family
621
Businesses
1,297
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