512 Dewey AveGalenaIL61036



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe 8.42% yield at 512 Dewey Ave, Galena, IL, 61036 in Galena is solid, but the $809/mo payment compresses net cash flow to $15/mo at $179,900. This is a tight-spread property, income covers debt, with little cushion. For investors who can optimise occupancy, the upside is real: 5% annual appreciation adds $49,703 by year five, and $1,657/yr in loan paydown builds equity. Ziffy Mortgage qualifies this via DSCR (1.56) without U.S. income documentation. Total projected return: $69,718.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.4% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $15 | $400 |
City averages based on Galena market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,262 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,176 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.07x |
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 1900
0.25 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 61036, Galena, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,265 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,653 (50.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 640 (12.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,972 (37.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $272,621 |
| Average Home Value | $307,280 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,854
Single Family
3,700
Multi-Family
154
Businesses
458



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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 1900
0.25 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 61036, Galena, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,265 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,653 (50.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 640 (12.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,972 (37.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $272,621 |
| Average Home Value | $307,280 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
3,854
Single Family
3,700
Multi-Family
154
Businesses
458
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Listed by: DAMON HEIM • Coldwell Banker Network Realty
Mls Name: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS
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Mls ID: #202501623
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