561 N Church StDecaturIL62522
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play561 N Church St, Decatur, IL, 62522 in Decatur is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 3.66%. At $849,000 with a 3.66% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $234,563 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (0.68) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $112,469.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.7% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(3,298) | $300 |
City averages based on Decatur market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Rental Loan Qualification
Qualifies using the property's rental income, not your personal income.
- ✓No W-2, pay stubs, or tax returns needed
- ✓Rental income qualifies you
- ✓Built for real estate investors
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,591 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $5,551 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.47x |
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 1944
5,924 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62522, Decatur, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,046 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,679 (52.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,241 (31.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,126 (16.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $106,976 |
| Average Home Value | $138,303 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,146
Single Family
5,195
Multi-Family
951
Businesses
235
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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 1944
5,924 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 62522, Decatur, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,046 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,679 (52.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,241 (31.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,126 (16.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $106,976 |
| Average Home Value | $138,303 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
6,146
Single Family
5,195
Multi-Family
951
Businesses
235
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Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
