53 James DrMetropolisIL62960
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeAt $149,900, 53 James Dr, Metropolis, IL, 62960 in Metropolis generates $1,162/mo in rent (9.3% yield) but nets only $122/mo after debt service. The spread is thin, manageable for investors comfortable with low-margin holds who are buying into the 5% annual appreciation thesis. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan (1.72) allows non-U.S. residents to acquire without personal income checks. A larger down payment reduces the monthly debt load and widens the margin. Five-year appreciation: $41,415. Total projected return: $65,195.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.3% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $122 | $1,200 |
City averages based on Metropolis market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,162 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $980 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.19x |
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 1994
0.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62960, Metropolis, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,400 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,499 (64.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,123 (20.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 778 (14.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $141,240 |
| Average Home Value | $169,498 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,716
Single Family
4,657
Multi-Family
59
Businesses
411
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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 1994
0.30 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62960, Metropolis, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,400 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,499 (64.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,123 (20.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 778 (14.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $141,240 |
| Average Home Value | $169,498 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
4,716
Single Family
4,657
Multi-Family
59
Businesses
411
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Stewart Weisenberger • Farmer & Co. Real Estate
Mls Name: RMLS Alliance
Mls ID: #EB459118