729 S Monroe StDecaturIL62522



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowStrong cash flow defines 729 S Monroe St, Decatur, IL, 62522 in Decatur: $1,883/mo in rent, $509/mo net, 11.41% gross yield, all on a $198,100 acquisition. The 2.11 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 $54,731 in value, and $1,825/yr in principal paydown steadily builds equity. Projected total cumulative return: $108,527.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11.4% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $509 | $300 |
City averages based on Decatur market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,883 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,295 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.45x |
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 N/A
N/A 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 N/A
N/A 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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