546 Independence AveSouth ElginIL60177
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeThe income profile at 546 Independence Ave, South Elgin, IL, 60177 in South Elgin is straightforward: $418,623 in, $3,354/mo in rent, $450/mo out after debt service. The 9.61% gross yield and 1.78 DSCR make this exactly the kind of asset Ziffy Mortgage finances for non-U.S. residents without income documentation. Appreciation at 5%/yr adds $115,658 by year five. With $3,856/yr in principal equity, the total cumulative return is projected at $189,137.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $450 | $300 |
City averages based on South Elgin market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $3,354 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,737 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.23x |
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 1990
10,010 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60177, South Elgin, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,125 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,325 (80.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,441 (15.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 359 ( 3.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $350,347 |
| Average Home Value | $380,650 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,196
Single Family
8,388
Multi-Family
808
Businesses
633
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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 1990
10,010 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60177, South Elgin, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,125 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,325 (80.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,441 (15.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 359 ( 3.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $350,347 |
| Average Home Value | $380,650 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
9,196
Single Family
8,388
Multi-Family
808
Businesses
633
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Sarah Leonard • Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC
Mls Name: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
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