656 Ford AveElginIL60120
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowThis Elgin rental at 656 Ford Ave, Elgin, IL, 60120 sits in the solid-income band: 10.15% gross yield, $2,156/mo rent, $388/mo net after the $1,147/mo debt service, DSCR 1.88. Entry price of $255,000 is well-calibrated for the income it produces. Ziffy Mortgage finances this type of asset on rental income alone, no tax returns, no U.S. credit profile. Projected five-year appreciation of $70,452 and $2,349/yr in principal reduction bring total cumulative return to $122,447.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 10.2% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $388 | $200 |
City averages based on Elgin market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,156 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,667 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.29x |
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 1950
4,599 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60120, Elgin, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,592 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,032 (62.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,766 (32.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 794 ( 4.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $261,990 |
| Average Home Value | $302,997 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,297
Single Family
14,448
Multi-Family
1,849
Businesses
905
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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 1950
4,599 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60120, Elgin, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,592 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,032 (62.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,766 (32.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 794 ( 4.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $261,990 |
| Average Home Value | $302,997 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
16,297
Single Family
14,448
Multi-Family
1,849
Businesses
905
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices