516 E Locust StWatsekaIL60970
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowNot flashy, but dependably profitable, 516 E Locust St, Watseka, IL, 60970 in Watseka is listed at $215,000 and delivers $1,979/mo in rent and $429/mo in net monthly cash flow. The 11.04% yield and 2.05 DSCR provide the underwriting comfort Ziffy Mortgage needs to approve a DSCR loan without W-2 or tax-return documentation. Projected 5% annual appreciation adds $59,401 over five years, and $1,980/yr in principal reduction supplements cash return. Total projected cumulative return: $110,104.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $429 | $300 |
City averages based on Watseka market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,979 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,464 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.35x |
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 1877
0.36 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60970, Watseka, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,333 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,968 (59.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 860 (25.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 505 (15.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $153,372 |
| Average Home Value | $210,017 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,924
Single Family
2,747
Multi-Family
177
Businesses
321
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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 1877
0.36 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60970, Watseka, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,333 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,968 (59.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 860 (25.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 505 (15.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $153,372 |
| Average Home Value | $210,017 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
2,924
Single Family
2,747
Multi-Family
177
Businesses
321
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Angela Roderick • KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC
Mls Name: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
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Mls ID: #12390257
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