827 Lewis StDekalbIL60115
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash FlowThe yield at 827 Lewis St, Dekalb, IL, 60115 in Dekalb speaks for itself: 12.69% gross on a $215,000 price, generating $2,274/mo in rent and $783/mo in net income after the $967/mo debt service. DSCR 2.35, a wide margin that supports Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR loan without any personal income check. Annual cash flow of $9,393 stacks alongside $59,401 in projected five-year appreciation and $1,980/yr in principal reduction. Projected total cumulative return: $132,628.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 12.7% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $783 | $300 |
City averages based on Dekalb market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,274 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,406 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.62x |
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 1902
6,229 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60115, Dekalb, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,304 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,574 (41.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,918 (48.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,812 ( 9.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $225,217 |
| Average Home Value | $244,557 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,163
Single Family
11,647
Multi-Family
5,516
Businesses
1,118
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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 1902
6,229 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 60115, Dekalb, IL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,304 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,574 (41.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,918 (48.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,812 ( 9.9%) |
| Median Home Value | $225,217 |
| Average Home Value | $244,557 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
17,163
Single Family
11,647
Multi-Family
5,516
Businesses
1,118
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Stacey Bleyer • Real People Realty
Mls Name: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
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Mls ID: #12366298
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