538 E Mulberry StWatsekaIL60970
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderSteady, low-maintenance, and fundable: 538 E Mulberry St, Watseka, IL, 60970 in Watseka at $119,900. Rental yield 7.21%. The 7.21% yield and 1.34 DSCR put this right in the range Ziffy Mortgage approves for non-U.S. investors without W-2s or domestic credit. Appreciation at 5%/yr is projected to add $33,126 by year five, and $1,104/yr in principal reduction steadily grows the investor's stake. Total projected cumulative return: $38,712.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.2% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(112) | $300 |
City averages based on Watseka market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $720 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $784 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.92x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, 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 1917
7,405 sqft 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 1917
7,405 sqft 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
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices