5475 Melwood AveDecaturIL62521
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowThe yield at 5475 Melwood Ave, Decatur, IL, 62521 in Decatur speaks for itself: 13.74% gross on a $160,000 price, generating $1,832/mo in rent and $687/mo in net income after the $719/mo debt service. DSCR 2.55, a wide margin that supports Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan without any personal income check. Annual cash flow of $8,249 stacks alongside $44,205 in projected five-year appreciation and $1,474/yr in principal reduction. Projected total cumulative return: $105,616.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 13.7% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $687 | $300 |
City averages based on Decatur market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,832 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,081 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.69x |
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 1946
0.53 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62521, Decatur, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,648 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,782 (64.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,964 (23.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,902 (11.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $133,182 |
| Average Home Value | $178,889 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,410
Single Family
14,598
Multi-Family
812
Businesses
748
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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 1946
0.53 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62521, Decatur, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,648 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,782 (64.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,964 (23.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,902 (11.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $133,182 |
| Average Home Value | $178,889 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
15,410
Single Family
14,598
Multi-Family
812
Businesses
748
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
