538 N East AveOak ParkIL60302
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayNot all U.S. investment properties are valued for current income. 538 N East Ave, Oak Park, IL, 60302 in Oak Park at $1,000,000, 4.28% gross yield, is a market-growth asset. Rental yield 4.28%. The $3,567/mo rent partially funds the $4,497/mo debt service; the core return is the 5%/yr price growth projected to add $276,282 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.79) provides financing for foreign nationals without domestic income checks. A 30–35% down payment often produces the cleanest coverage for low-yield properties. Total five-year return: $165,630.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.3% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,369) | $1,200 |
City averages based on Oak Park market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,567 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,538 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.55x |
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 1910
8,600 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60302, Oak Park, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,205 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,776 (54.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,976 (36.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,453 ( 9.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $527,016 |
| Average Home Value | $564,863 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,552
Single Family
6,924
Multi-Family
8,628
Businesses
783
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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 1910
8,600 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60302, Oak Park, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,205 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,776 (54.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,976 (36.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,453 ( 9.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $527,016 |
| Average Home Value | $564,863 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,552
Single Family
6,924
Multi-Family
8,628
Businesses
783
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices