717 W Prairie Ave APT 2DecaturIL62522
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity BuilderCapital preservation and steady income define 717 W Prairie Ave APT 2, Decatur, IL, 62522 in Decatur. Rental yield 7.96%. The 1.40 coverage passes Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR threshold for non-U.S. residents. Five-year appreciation of $52,494 and $1,593/yr in principal reduction project total return of $65,402.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(508) | $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 | $1,260 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,289 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.98x |
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 6.5% rate / 30-yr fixed, 25% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Condo
Built in 1980
0.34 Acres 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


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