786 N Van Auken StElmhurstIL60126



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid Income786 N Van Auken St, Elmhurst, IL, 60126 in Elmhurst earns a respectable 8.47% gross yield at $279,900, but after the $1,259/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $35/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.57) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $77,331 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $109,276.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.5% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $35 | $1,500 |
City averages based on Elmhurst market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,976 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,830 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.08x |
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 1957
7,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60126, Elmhurst, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,498 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,608 (73.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,686 (19.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,204 ( 6.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $585,688 |
| Average Home Value | $651,050 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,771
Single Family
14,156
Multi-Family
3,615
Businesses
1,789



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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 1957
7,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60126, Elmhurst, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,498 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,608 (73.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,686 (19.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,204 ( 6.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $585,688 |
| Average Home Value | $651,050 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,771
Single Family
14,156
Multi-Family
3,615
Businesses
1,789
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