5541 Thrush AveDecaturIL62521



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowStrong cash flow defines 5541 Thrush Ave, Decatur, IL, 62521 in Decatur: $1,903/mo in rent, $662/mo net, 12.76% gross yield, all on a $179,000 acquisition. The 2.36 coverage ratio comfortably clears Ziffy Mortgage's threshold, enabling foreign-national buyers to close without U.S. credit documentation. Over five years, 5% appreciation adds $49,454 in value, and $1,649/yr in principal paydown steadily builds equity. Projected total cumulative return: $111,051.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 12.8% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $662 | $300 |
City averages based on Decatur market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,903 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,170 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.63x |
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 1935
0.55 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 1935
0.55 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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