538 May StWaukeganIL60085
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash Flow538 May St, Waukegan, IL, 60085 in Waukegan earns its strong cash-flow label: 13.18% yield, $2,417/mo rent, $829/mo net income, DSCR 2.44. The $220,000 acquisition cost produces immediate returns that put this property in the top tier for U.S. income assets accessible via Ziffy Mortgage's rental-income underwriting. Long-term, 5% annual appreciation adds $60,782 by year five. Combined with $2,026/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $141,506.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 13.2% | 9.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $829 | $1,200 |
City averages based on Waukegan market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,417 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,438 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.68x |
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.
Multi Family
Built in N/A
6,250 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60085, Waukegan, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,314 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,009 (43.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,949 (51.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,356 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $178,326 |
| Average Home Value | $229,648 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,168
Single Family
15,856
Multi-Family
7,312
Businesses
1,796
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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
Multi Family
Built in N/A
6,250 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60085, Waukegan, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,314 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,009 (43.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,949 (51.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,356 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $178,326 |
| Average Home Value | $229,648 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,168
Single Family
15,856
Multi-Family
7,312
Businesses
1,796
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices