620 W Old Elm RdLake ForestIL60045
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayYield and appreciation often trade off, and at 620 W Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL, 60045 in Lake Forest the bet is firmly on appreciation. Rental yield 4.75%. The 4.75% gross yield on a $1,949,000 price is below income-first thresholds, but 5%/yr value growth projects $538,473 in equity by year five. Ziffy Mortgage's non-U.S. DSCR mortgage (0.88) finances the acquisition on rental income alone. A larger down payment (30–35%) reduces monthly debt service and tightens the spread. Total projected cumulative return: $372,005.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,801) | $300 |
City averages based on Lake Forest market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $7,717 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $12,743 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.61x |
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 1979
2 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60045, Lake Forest, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,454 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,675 (79.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,030 (12.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 749 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $893,908 |
| Average Home Value | $1,015,890 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,147
Single Family
7,248
Multi-Family
899
Businesses
890
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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 1979
2 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60045, Lake Forest, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,454 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,675 (79.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,030 (12.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 749 ( 8.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $893,908 |
| Average Home Value | $1,015,890 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
8,147
Single Family
7,248
Multi-Family
899
Businesses
890
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Wes Ingold • Compass
Mls Name: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #12531506