524 Western AveWheatonIL60187



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeInvestors who treat current yield as secondary to long-run equity growth will find 524 Western Ave, Wheaton, IL, 60187 in Wheaton worth modelling. At $559,900 with a 8.67% gross yield, the $4,048/mo rent leaves $164/mo after the $2,518/mo payment, sufficient to cover costs, modest in distribution. Ziffy Mortgage's 1.61 DSCR loan can finance the acquisition without personal income documentation. Appreciation of 5%/yr is projected to add $154,690 by year five; $5,157/yr in principal reduction adds further equity. Total projected return: $224,681.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.7% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $164 | $300 |
City averages based on Wheaton market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $4,048 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,661 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.11x |
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 1922
6,573 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60187, Wheaton, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,700 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,428 (69.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,688 (25.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 584 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $495,734 |
| Average Home Value | $540,377 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,754
Single Family
7,811
Multi-Family
2,943
Businesses
1,523



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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 1922
6,573 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60187, Wheaton, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,700 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,428 (69.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,688 (25.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 584 ( 5.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $495,734 |
| Average Home Value | $540,377 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
10,754
Single Family
7,811
Multi-Family
2,943
Businesses
1,523
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