746 Walnut St #2EWaukeganIL60085
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeTight but positive: 746 Walnut St #2E, Waukegan, IL, 60085 in Waukegan at $160,000 earns $1,268/mo in rent and nets $158/mo after the $719/mo payment, a 9.51% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $44,205 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.76 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $1,474/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $71,428.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 9.5% | 9.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $158 | $1,200 |
City averages based on Waukegan 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 | $1,268 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,046 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.21x |
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.
Condo
Built in 1960
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60085, Waukegan, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,314 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,009 (43.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,949 (51.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,356 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $178,326 |
| Average Home Value | $229,648 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,168
Single Family
15,856
Multi-Family
7,312
Businesses
1,796
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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
Condo
Built in 1960
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60085, Waukegan, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,314 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,009 (43.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,949 (51.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,356 ( 5.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $178,326 |
| Average Home Value | $229,648 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
23,168
Single Family
15,856
Multi-Family
7,312
Businesses
1,796
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices